Why should I be a damsel in distress
Just so that you can claim success
Over rescuing me from villains, demons and more
That narrative belongs to patriarchal folklore..
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Why do you think I should walk on eggshells
Around your fragile ego, it’s time to dispel
The myth that I’m dependent on you in some way
Honestly, your insecurity empowers me every day..
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The complexities of workplace I can navigate
Without your assistance, even if you hate
The fact of my independence, know this is true
I can thrive without your perceived benevolence too
Passion...unbridled 
Hear! Hear! I know how this goes…and I was still standing. Good post.
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