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The following is a poem dedicated to women who feel the need to justify carrying a firearm, even in 2017 and beyond. I wrote it because I find there are still many who demand an explanation for a woman who chooses to carry a firearm, or simply learn to use one effeciently. Be encouraged. Be empowered.
I work hard each day
Grueling well into the night
I leave the office for my car
In the darkness of the night
I’m a mother who is determined
To build a house and home
My husband works late evenings
My children and I are left alone
In uniform, I fight for this country
Against all enemies, I will defend
When I return home from war overseas
Who will value my life then?
I study hard, hitting the books
Hoping one day to make family proud
Alone in the library, no one hears screams
Despite how strong or how loud
Married ten years, and I thought he would change
By my life he has threatened again
I’ve gone to the courts, but my gut feeling says
I’d better have another plan
I’m older and living alone in my home
Family visits every now and then
What if a thug breaks into my home
And I’m too weak to fight or defend?
My father owns guns
They’ve been around since I can recall
I learned to hunt and shoot targets
I think they’re fun; is that so awful?
Dear American woman
You’re no less of a lady
If firearms you desire to use
Dear American woman
2nd Amendment rights
Mean you don’t have to be abused
Dear American woman
You’ve been granted rights
There’s no need for inward contending
Dear American woman
You need no justification
Because YOU are well worth defending!