“As I Like It”

Contemporary Show Tune
By Athena Stairs
December 18, 2023

I like not having to be perfect
For some guy who’s not worth it

I can walk with a swagger
And not care for the latter

I can look upon my face
Without any makeup splatters

I like being in my own body
With my own choice to be good or naughty

Escuse as I digress
My hair it is a mess

And in my middle age
I can be haughty

I like having freedom of expression
Without going to a counseling session

I can say what I like
Without worrying if it’s right

I don’t need your help
I’ve got my own critic

I like when I get up in the morning
There’s nobody to tell me I’ve been snoring

I don’t have to cower down
For worrying that you’ll frown

At any imperfection
Where you’re looking

I like saying no to the callous
Men who seek the prize of my chalice

You can go away
It’s sunny out today

I don’t need you to compete
With my prowess

I like being happily expressive
It’s so much finer than to be quite pensive

Forgive me if I’m proud
When there’s no one around

I don’t need your vote
My life is kind of nifty

I like being totally chaotic
I get to play and be my own methodic

I can flit to and fro
Wherever I may go

In grandiose
I almost feel bionic

I like being subtly distractive
I realize now no other way I can live

So get out of my way
I’ve got something to say

Though I pine for love
I guess it’s time I shelf it!

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A spontaneously created show tune that I came up with one day to help offset the pressures to conform as a woman in today’s society.

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