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this queen doesn’t need your validation

Linda M. Crate

i don’t owe you a thing
would exist with or without you
don’t get to thinking
that i owe you anything simply because
you found something in me
appealing

“but you’re kind-of cute, though.”
& i’m kind-of not interested,
though,
so keep it moving;

i don’t want anyone who only values me
for my looks and someone who only finds
me “kind-of” cute to boot—

you think i don’t see you eying every woman’s
figure as she bends down to get you cigarettes?
why do you think i bent down without giving
you that view?
i refuse to give in to your fantasies,
not that damsel waiting for your love;
i am the killer queen

chase after this hive you may find yourself
the honey because this damphyr don’t play—

i have no use for neanderthals.

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