Authenticity

I'm being authentic, no matter if

My authenticity scares you away

I'm being authentic, no matter if

It makes you feel angry today

I'm being authentic, because it is

The truest way for me to be

I'm being authentic, my inner self

And that's the me you'll get to see

I'm being authentic, I'm being just me

I'm not perfect and that is a fact

I'm being authentic, I'm expressing myself

I'm tired of using masks and tact

I'm being authentic, bring it on

Bring on as much criticism you can

I'm being authentic, no ego to protect

No image or pretense of an ideal woman

You can put whatever labels you want

I'm honoring whatever arises in me

For this is the only way I know

To walk the earth and yet be free.