TEN WAYS OF SAYING ‘I’M NOT YOURS’

by TYLYN

1. Did you just misgender me? Cuz sweetie, I’m not a female dog.
2. Do you know that’s a racial slur? Chocolate skin is sweet, not bitter.
3. Please don’t call me a gardening tool. I’m not dirt either, ‘kay?
4. I’m from the hills all the way down south, but my name ain’t Billy
5. When did my mannerisms tell you I’m of that persuasion (wink)? Hun, I’m happy, not just a rainbow
6. Just because I’m air-headed doesn’t mean my head is a pot. What? I’m serious!
7. Strict values don’t make one into the ever-disparaged donkey.
8. and I don’t talk a lot, but that’s because I don’t waste words. I’m not anti-anything.
9. I’m not a body part. I have one, but it’s not yours, besides, I’ve got standards
10. Don’t call me your anything unless I consent. IU might even have a better friend than you, “Best Friend.” Pssh!