I Am, I Will.

I am a bgirl.
Throw me some beats and I've got toprocks, pin drops, six steps that won't stop.
I don't stop.
My footwork keeps going with intricate movements, implanting my marks to the floor telling everyone that
I am a dancer.
I move to beats but even so,
I am not to be moved.
I stand with my feet rooted to the ground and when I walk,
I walk with my head held high, holding hope in my hands
Knowing that as rough as it gets, I won't back down
I am loud.
With my strong lungs, I shout with my soul;
I'll let you know that you can't change me for
I am spiritually eternal.
I am like a phoenix of fire, scinitillating light that blind your eyes
Flying high to show the world that I can't be pulled down.
That's right, my backbone keeps me up, I won't give up for
I am educated to know that give up doesn't belong in my dictionary.
And I know that I can't be defined by a fucken label or stereotype;
Yeah, just 'cause I'm Asian doesn't mean I can't drive.
Wait ... I'm not Asian.
I am Southeast Asian.
And I'm a representation for the underrepresented,
The jar that holds war stories in my heart.
I am the present tense of my parents' past,
And I make our history, our culture known to my society, my community, my people,
For my people will make movements happen.
And if you don't believe me, watch.
I will make it happen.