My teasing
Hurts you
When his rolls off your back
Because
Your definition of manliness
Requires my affection
And respect.

My affection only lasts
As long as it is free.
The minute you try to
Possess it,
To form it into the mold of woman
You want
It crumbles.

My respect is reserved
For people
Who don’t
Cage others
To feel strong.

Until you understand
These things
You can never
Be humanly
In my eyes.