March 8th International Women’s Day

to every woman who 

refused to stay in her place—

for every woman who carried

a sign demanding her rights

who marched 

who spent a night in jail—

for every dyke who dressed

the way that felt good 

who refused to live as a shadow 

who proudly wore butch clothes

for every woman who wouldn’t

be quiet    who spoke up
who was open

thank you