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(After Anna Picton’s “I’m not just a girl”)

My body is an art, 

myself a masterpiece of freckled flesh and bones that creak 

I’m tired of our overkill attitudes trying to be unique

We can be ourselves without the approval that we seek

We are more than what we want to be for a lover or our friends. ‘

In our quest for individuality, it feels it has no end

We don’t have to simplify ourselves to fit a mold

Girls are more that silly

 we have dreams 

 we are bold

I am not just a girl

                              I am more than just my gender or my breasts

I’ve got smartsm wits and charm

 I always ace my tests

We have voices, we have passion

It’s time to take action 

 Dismantle that glass ceiling 

Be valid in our feelings

That through our efforts and our strength

We will overcome patriarchy

Janey Locander is a Senior at Augustana College who is currently studying WGSS, Psychology, and Creative Writing. She has a passion for reading, writing and advocacy. She works for her campuses Office of Sexual Assault Prevention Education (OSAPE) as a peer educator and is currently finishing up her role as a Regional Co-Lead for the Midwest Region with Advocates For Youth. On top of all this she has worked with many publications and programs across the Quad Cities such as the Midwest Writing Center's YEW internship , Love Girls Magazine, and so much more. She hopes you enjoy her words as they are her world.