Hit me
Whip me
Slash me
Take your cleanest, messiest shot
But I will tell you this, you will never get the satisfaction of watching blood drip, drip, drip down my black and blue face
Every punch
Every kick
Every swing you take to me will only make me that much stronger
My shaking knees will never touch the ground in a weak plea for mercy nor for forgiveness
For I am the pure hope
I am the strength
I am the blinding light that will drive this force of strong, beautiful nation of pure-hearted women to salvation
I am here
And I am ready for your war
May the best woman win