She earns 80 cents for every dollar he makes
She feels less respected and more separated
Her words are loud but no one's listening
Like locks on their minds, fixed 
For how long, she thinks 
Will she have to prove herself?
They expect her to be perfect 
To balance her relationships, work, and family

She ignores the taunting smirks
Her reflection in the mirror will never be enough
 
(Body image issues)
She’s told she has a place in this world 
She’s told exactly how to be 
The stench of her sweat intimidates 
They wonder if her muscles are getting too big 
Her rose perfume isn’t her only scent 
Her smile isn’t her only expression
Her determination is threatening 
She’s angry, it's not from hormones 
A system is built against her 
The world views her through a preconceived lens
 
Society does not adapt to change; 
Forming generations of inequality 
She is strong 
She is a leader 
She’s not “too manly” 
She’s not “unfeminine” 
She won’t try to fit in, she stands out 
She keeps up her walls 
She won’t let them knock her down 
Her perseverance is stronger 
Her only true limitation 
Is where she builds her fences