I am Femme. I claim ME.

[SassyLeo]

After reading all the amazing posts and discussion in the thread e started: http://www.butchfemmeplanet.com/forum/showthread.php?t=413, I was thinking about all the words I use to describe myself. And specifically all the words that make me feel and embody Femme...

So I thought this could be a space to (re)CLAIM yourself in words or images.

What do you all think?

I'll start.

I am beautiful.

http://6.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_kouhmyxBC81qzr04eo1_400.jpg

[Enchantress]

I believe in me ..

http://i289.photobucket.com/albums/ll234/cinday7_77/52.gif

[Medusa]

I am FIERCE.


http://minuet.dance.ohio-state.edu/~gallo54/images/words/fierce/fierce.jpg

[PinkieLee]

My femme sisters...

http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/kk137/kebelt444/peace/INSPIREME.jpg

[SassyLeo]

I believe in me ..

http://i289.photobucket.com/albums/ll234/cinday7_77/52.gif

YES! (f)
I am FIERCE.

:4femme:

I love it!

[PinkieLee]

http://i212.photobucket.com/albums/cc230/precious4469/Quotes/fabulous.jpg

[SassyLeo]

My femme sisters...

http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/kk137/kebelt444/peace/INSPIREME.jpg

Me too! Me too!

http://susannassketchbook.typepad.com/susannas_sketchbook/images/im_in_love_heart_5.jpg

Oh yes :D

[The_Lady_Snow]

I am http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_CW7lE5ysr3c/SbHFAHOAlnI/AAAAAAAAApU/oVe4bcJUrfY/s400/21488-Fabulous.jpg


I am strong....http://rlv.zcache.com/strong_women_rule_keychain-p146918271286761814qjfk_400.jpg


I am sinfully http://www.thebossboard.com/images/wicked_logo.jpg

[SassyLeo]

http://i212.photobucket.com/albums/cc230/precious4469/Quotes/fabulous.jpg

Well, of course!

[Selenay]

I am http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2275/2292148337_0cf04c9e1c.jpg?v=0


I am http://www.jayash.com/wordpictureimages/Insatiable.jpg


I am http://sweetanniesjewelry.files.wordpress.com/2009/05/super-woman.jpg?w=239&h=300

[SassyLeo]

I am

http://www.shiningsungardenworks.com/images/thumbnails/courage_magnet01.jpgous

[Arwen]

So I grabbed a few of my posts from that thread and threw them into Wordle (http://www.wordle.net apologies in advance for all the time you are going to waste over there.) This is what I got. I like it.
http://www.greatmta.com/images/wordle_femme.JPG

[apretty]

http://www.pileworks.net/pilelog/wp-content/uploads/2009/05/boss.jpg

[Kenna]

I am FEISTY and very INDEPENDENT

[SassyLeo]

http://8.media.tumblr.com/UU8sftjMcq9du3tvuZtGsMdEo1_400.png

[Arwen]

Once upon a time, a woman found out something about herself. That finding resulted in this poem. It's been nine years...almost ten now and I can still recall this moment vividly from my emotional memories. This popped into my head while I was reading this thread and I wanted to share it because..I AM.


I AM

I am the headwaters.
I am the Delta waters.
I am all that is Water in between.

I am the cave.
I am the mountain.
I am all that is Earth in between.

I am the tornado.
I am the butterfly's wing beat.
I am all that is Air in between.

I am the inferno.
I am the spark.
I am all that is Fire in between.

I fucking am.

3/26/2000
Stephanie Arwen Lynch

[Duchess]

(f) I am Peace
(f) I am Love
(f) I am a Bitch
(f) I am Spoiled
(f) I am Nurturing
(f) I am Deserving
(f) I am Sexy
(f) I am Strong
(f) I am Woman


Duchess

[evolveme]

http://8.media.tumblr.com/UU8sftjMcq9du3tvuZtGsMdEo1_400.png

I love this!

[tiggs]

I am submissive

I am granite strong

I am velvet soft

I am intelligent

I am funny

I am femme and in being femme I can be anything that is right for me. Sometimes that means that I crawl across the floor on hands and knees adorned in stockings and not much else. Other times that means I strike fear in those that mistake me for someone less than intelligent or somehow weak. But whatever it looks like it is mine to own and NO ONE has the right to decide if it is right or wrong.

http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_n-njTteDnPw/SSjm4UFrq3I/AAAAAAAAEMI/rErvx6xgrFA/s400/femme_fatale.jpg

[evolveme]

http://www.cherieblair.org/women/I%20am%20powerful.jpg

[IrishGrrl]

I am....a dork.

Someone please tell me how to post a picture.

please and thank you!

[tiggs]

I am....a dork.

Someone please tell me how to post a picture.

please and thank you!

Oh you are not a dork it took me a few tries to figure it out too.

When you are creating your message find the picture you want and copy the web page address. Then in your message click on the little mountain picture above the message box. It will open and you simply paste the picture addy there and viola!

:cheer:

[Gemme]

So I grabbed a few of my posts from that thread and threw them into Wordle (http://www.wordle.net apologies in advance for all the time you are going to waste over there.) This is what I got. I like it.
http://www.greatmta.com/images/wordle_femme.JPG

Apologize all you want, missy miss, but I hold you fully responsible for the fantastic stuff I just did in there. :goodscore:


And I'll bill you for my time.

[christie]

I am...

http://i424.photobucket.com/albums/pp326/hatersplease21/perfect240x320-1.jpg

[IrishGrrl]

Sassy

independent

wild

beautiful

witchy

babygrrl

artistic

slut

bitch

mama

poetic

intelligent

confident

strong

compassionate

loving

curvy

fiesty

bratty

[The_Lady_Snow]

I am.....

http://www.brandspankingnew.net/img/headers/sassy_neon_sign.jpg


http://www.istockphoto.com/file_thumbview_approve/5327566/2/istockphoto_5327566-sexy-platinum-word-with-diamonds.jpg

http://rlv.zcache.com/domme_keychain-p146800815104913844td8i_210.jpg


http://www.millsgroup.ltd.uk/media/Unique%20Only.JPG





http://www.divinepwc.com/files/2095981/uploaded/Phenomenal%20book.jpg


I am......

http://thumb15.shutterstock.com.edgesuite.net/display_pic_with_logo/289702/289702,1237221123,2/stock-photo-the-word-snow-imprinted-in-a-fresh-snowy-field-beside-footprints-under-bright-sunlight-26768644.jpg

[Softly]

awesome
http://i287.photobucket.com/albums/ll155/omgjessxx/awesome-1.jpg

a delicate. fucking. flower.
http://i287.photobucket.com/albums/ll155/omgjessxx/flower.jpg

cute! and what? ;)
http://i287.photobucket.com/albums/ll155/omgjessxx/cute.jpg

and most important...I am a survivor...
http://i287.photobucket.com/albums/ll155/omgjessxx/surv.jpg

[Arwen]

I am :

http://www.tarotbyarwen.com/images/tarot/universe.jpg

[SassyLeo]

http://www.cherieblair.org/women/I%20am%20powerful.jpg

I love this

[SassyLeo]

I am

http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_DMsvL7sD9Pw/SQIhUYk3PWI/AAAAAAAABS4/kallM8HUhfc/s400/Kanji-intelligent-Tattoo-Symbols.jpg

[Toofrufru]

complete.!

[Kenna]

I am submissive

I am granite strong

I am velvet soft

I am intelligent

I am funny

I am femme and in being femme I can be anything that is right for me. Sometimes that means that I crawl across the floor on hands and knees adorned in stockings and not much else. Other times that means I strike fear in those that mistake me for someone less than intelligent or somehow weak. But whatever it looks like it is mine to own and NO ONE has the right to decide if it is right or wrong.


I wish I had the words to express more than just "THANK YOU!" ...I am still on my journey of what being femme means to me... Thank you for expressing exactly what I couldn't find words for! Especially.. "Other times that means I strike fear in those that mistake me for someone less than intelligent or somehow weak."... I, (lil' Miss. Sweet&Content), strike fear and will KICK ASS right along with you, hon. Thanks, again, for helping me on my journey! :rrose:

[Kenna]

http://webspace.webring.com/people/gg/globetopia/NewestFaeryHeader.gif

I am:
delicate, yet strong
sweet, yet sassy
elegant, yet tough
demure, yet wild


http://www.crystaltara.com/Images-Web-Catalog-April-2008/Moon-Petals-Big.jpg
I am...
Content and Happy
Self Confident
I am Femme

[Jess]

http://i195.photobucket.com/albums/z84/PriclessThug/marilynmonroequote.jpg

This thread is an awesome celebration !

[daisygrrl]

I am vocal

http://mulattodiaries.files.wordpress.com/2009/06/speak-the-truth-even-if-your-voice-shakes.jpg

I am Girl
http://poetryfoundation.org/harriet/girlpower.jpg

I will not be

http://www.rhrealitycheck.org/files/images/denied_icon.jpg

[SassyLeo]

I am playful!

http://21.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_ksx3d0hTN61qzr04eo1_400.jpg

[Kenna]

I am bold http://farm1.static.flickr.com/30/40090695_4d1204f11b.jpg

I am self-reliant http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3064/3049529029_b8f7f34532.jpg

I am...a bird of a different, unique color http://www.thebudgiecage.com/images/hand_tame_budgie.jpg

[Gemme]

I am pictureless. :raspberry:

[Just_G]

I love this thread...I think there is nothing more amazing and inspiring than all of you and when you post these positive things it makes me smile!!

So thank you for making me smile and making me say that I am proud to know all of you...some in person, some just in this space. You are amazing women!

G

[blush]

http://cdn-viper.demandvideo.com/media/ef24e7a4-6d3d-4552-ba77-e3f6c60c3fb3/jpeg/36ea0395-74fe-491b-a3e8-acb396679862_5.jpg

I'm sappy.

[SassyLeo]

I am http://www.thefixx.sg/images/inquisitive1.jpg

[daisygrrl]

I am strong, complex, and sexy :blueheels:

http://tdaait.files.wordpress.com/2008/03/strong_woman.jpg

http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_NcvyLOnshR0/SAknEajbAzI/AAAAAAAABIg/1IE0pUQDqj8/s400/elegant+WA+who+I+am+copy.png

http://goodtimes.ndtv.com/lifestyle/images/fashion_imtoosexy_headpic2.jpg

[KayCee]

YouTube- Gloria Gaynor - I am What I am

[Andrew, Jr.]

This is a wonderful thread. Personally, I think all things "Femme" are amazing and I am so grateful. :bouquet: :cheer:

Namaste,
Andrew

[SassyLeo]

I am

http://www.blasteddesigns.com/Passionate%20detail.jpg

[Arwen]

http://completejoy.files.wordpress.com/2008/02/joy_ornament01.jpg
I am femme. I am joyful. I am stubborn. I am amazing. I am femme.

[Enchantress]

I embody the spirit of ...


http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e273/uknowuloveme_becca69/quotes/love-2.png



http://i436.photobucket.com/albums/qq86/michelle_050/Love/001v051EL2y.jpg

[Gemme]

:threadneedspics:

*crosses out 'useless without'*

*replaces it with 'enhanced by'*

[SassyLeo]

I am

http://lh6.ggpht.com/hypnoteis/R2flJ5nDOBI/AAAAAAAAArQ/BpyHP5dkgXU/s800/bold8.jpg

[labete]

I am Beastie.
http://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e17/ladyphantastico/animal_muppet.gif

I am loved.
http://gingersnaps.files.wordpress.com/2008/06/muppet-show_080610.jpg

I am contemplative.
http://images2.wikia.nocookie.net/muppet/images/5/5b/AnimalNY.JPG

I have my own unique style.
http://toughpigs.com/uploaded_images/fashion-animal-skirt-725047.jpg

I am sweet.
http://www.coolest-birthday-cakes.com/images/coolest-animal-from-the-muppets-cake-21107492.jpg

Sometimes I'm a little confused.
http://images1.wikia.nocookie.net/muppet/images/archive/d/df/20090609180450!Animal-portal.jpg

[bright_arrow]

http://i358.photobucket.com/albums/oo28/Artful_S/quotes/quote-8.jpg

[sylvie]

i am delicate :-)

http://img535.imageshack.us/img535/8589/delicatebynumbpurplehaz.jpg

[Cuddlebug]

I am complicated and deliciously simple.

[Naneegirl]

http://www.artapprenticeonline.com/images/intensity.jpg
http://www.livingbold.net/nf/uploads/Image/everyday_NTSC.jpg
http://justcreativedesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/07/everywhere.gif

[The_Lady_Snow]

http://www.graffiti.org/nasty/bubble_style_nasty.jpg

[cinderella]

I am:

Strong
Independent
Self-sufficient
OK being alone
In a pinch, I'll do home improvements - as long as there's no nail-breaking involved, lol...
Nurturing
Peaceful
Sexy
Enticing
Raunchy
Kinky
Honest
Faithful
Creative/Imaginative
Music lover/Dancer
Fanciful
Wistful
Stubborn
Headstrong
Demanding
Somewhat flexible
Amorous
Tender
Loving
Sweet
Thunderous
Eclectic
Fair
Non-judgemental (really working hard on that one)
Generous
Giving
Fun-loving
Sensuous
Curious
Literate/Intellectual/Brainy
Humorous/Witty/Comic...

And the list goes on - care to know more? Just ask.

[moxie]

I am...

http://www.notempire.com/images/uploads/Picture%201-98.jpg



http://rlv.zcache.com/im_a_door_prize_not_a_door_mat_magnet-p147128835776607090qjy4_400.jpg

[SassyLeo]

I am

http://www.zuridesigns-usefulbeauty.biz/Slides/fullsize/Last_Hopeful_fs.jpg

[KatieStar]

I am broken.

http://www.artshole.co.uk/arts/artists/01dec06/Rachel%20Middleton/fragile.jpg

http://www.artshole.co.uk/arts/artists/01dec06/Rachel%20Middleton/tear.jpg


I am fragile.

http://davidkphotography.com/images/20070621150207_delicate-spider-web-dew.jpg


I will heal.

http://i145.photobucket.com/albums/r232/carola-abc/HealingHands.jpg


I am empowered.

http://www.harpyness.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/06/girlsstrong1.jpg


I am strong.

http://blogs.mirror.co.uk/sex-doctor/css/lesbian.jpg


I am soft.

http://www.courtneyegan.net/soft_spotsH-Csm.jpg

I am sensual.

http://s-ak.buzzfed.com/static/imagebuzz/web04/2009/7/8/16/most-delicate-vagina-4091-1247085739-48.jpg

I am beautiful.

http://www.newfreedownloads.com/imgs/16017-w520.jpg

[little_ms_sunshyne]

I am lustful, passionate, sensual...TROUBLE :)


http://i1124.photobucket.com/albums/l573/little_ms_sunshyne1/Sensual1.jpg



http://i1124.photobucket.com/albums/l573/little_ms_sunshyne1/live.jpg

[TickledPink]

http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f14/Mirella20/strong.jpg

[alilhoneybee]

Instinctive.....Intuitive.....Intelligent.

[The_Lady_Snow]

I am


*~MARVELOUS~*

[little_ms_sunshyne]

I am

independent



http://i1124.photobucket.com/albums/l573/little_ms_sunshyne1/independent-woman-copy1.jpg

[Spirit Dancer]

I am Fiery
http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c239/Weirdo385/22fdec2f.jpg

[dixie]

sensuality
http://www.bibi.org/box/2004/novembro/sensuality_Vladimir.jpg

passion
http://www.creativetauranga.org.nz/profile/artist2_518416001183347315_lrg

desire
http://www.piersidegallery.com/artists/pino/pino2006b-suite-desire.jpg

[The_Lady_Snow]

I am.

Ferocious

[dixie]

unique
http://cowboyssweetheart.typepad.com/.a/6a00d83452250269e20120a5cb2330970c-350wi

quirky
http://www.clickthecity.com/img2/articles/CTC-1938-image11.jpg

eccentric
http://nigeltomm.files.wordpress.com/2009/10/most-expensive-wedding-photographer-in-sexy-art-of-eccentric-sexy-top1.jpg?w=450&h=573

eclectic
http://redbargallery.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/03/art.jpg

morbid
http://media.smashingmagazine.com/cdn_smash/images/morbid-mystic/65.jpg

mysterious
http://thelittlechimpsociety.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/03/mysterious-forest_web.jpg

[The_Lady_Snow]

I am:

Capricious

[girl_dee]

i am a treasure!

[Syr]

i am a treasure!

No truer words were ever spoken. Lagniappe :)

[sylvie]

i am... worthy!

[cuddlyfemme]

I am...

feminine
loving
compassionate
funny
caring
sensual
intuitive
independent
strong

[MsTinkerbelly]

I am more than a woman
I am more than a Mom
I am more than a Wife
I am more than a friend
I am more than a bitch
I am Femme.

[The_Lady_Snow]

I am capable!!

[sylvie]

i am... loveable!

[girl_dee]

I am brave!!

[Ms. Meander]

I am so strong!
I am smart.
I am sensitive.
I am wise and I am clueless.
I am Love.
I am beautiful.
I am grateful.

[girl_dee]

I am a Goddess ! :spruceup:

no really, I am.

[sylvie]

i am soft, at times naive...and i am not perfect....but i BELIEVE in myself..

[sylvie]

i am courageous..
i am beautiful..
i am worthy..
i am fierce..
i am passionate..
i am loveable..
i am a survivor...

and, i truly am believing the words above, for once in my life..

[Jess]

this is a beautiful thread. glad to see it revived :rrose:

[MsTinkerbelly]

I am a mature woman in love with another mature woman.
I am so much more than the sum of my parts, but....
I am a lover
I am a fighter
I am strong
I am weak in her arms
I am smart
I am funny
I am a great kisser
I am your worst enemy
I am childlike
I am happy
I am deeply sad
I am the best friend you will ever have
I am loyal
I am honest
I love deeply and forever
I am sorrowful
I am scared
I am a voracious reader
I am a decent Mother
I am Femme, I am me.

[DamselFly]

i am femme
i THINK
and don't care who knows it!
i am femme
i NURTURE
yet still need a strong shoulder.
i am femme
i can be FIERCE
and also a Daddy's grrl.
i am femme
i stand INDEPENDENTLY
but need friends and, one day, a butch.
i am femme
i counsel WISDOM
yet am simple myself.
i am femme
i appear GRRLISH
but am also a farmhand.
i am femme
i give LOVE to all sentient beings
yet hope for it returned.
i am femme
i want PEACE
but know karma returns to A/all.
i am femme
i am ONE WITH TAO
yet know Tao moves as Tao moves.
i am femme
that is all
that is enough.
namaste,
DamselFly :glasses:

[sylvie]

i am fierce..
i am honest..
i am unique..
& i am a loving, kind-hearted and passionate girl ..

[Quintease]

http://bettyswallow.files.wordpress.com/2009/01/absolutely-fabulous-c10111272.jpg?w=477&h=384

http://icanhascheezburger.files.wordpress.com/2008/01/funny-pictures-centipede-cat-shoes.jpg

[The_Lady_Snow]

I am passion.

[Gemme]

"I Am"
Christina Aguilera

I am timid and
I am oversensitive
I am a lioness
I am tired and defensive
You take me in your arms
And I fall into you
I have insecurities
You show me I am beautiful

Love me or leave me
Just take it or leave it
It's not that I'm needy
Just need you to see me

Take me, free me, see through to the core of me
Take me, free me, there will be no more pretending

Mmmm...

I am temperamental and
I have imperfections and
I am emotional
I am unpredictable
I am naked
I am vulnerable
I am a woman
I am opening up to you

Love me or leave me
Just take it or leave it
It's not that I'm needy
Just need you to see me

Take me, free me, see through to the core of me
Take me, free me, there will be no more pretending

Now I stand before you with my heart in my hands
I'm asking you to take me just the way that I am
Please lay down your arms, do you know me?
Make me feel safe from harm

Take me, free me, see through to the core of me
Take me, free me, there will be no more pretending

I am temperamental and
I have imperfections and
I am emotional
There'll be no more pretending

Mmhmm...

[Kätzchen]

I am a human being,
the female of the species,
Queer in my Femme identity.

My heart is a deep ocean filled with:
love,
kindness,
anger,
rage,
compassion,
understanding,
sorrow,
joy,
appreciation,
reverence,
and wonder . . .

all tempered by 'perfect storms' I have weathered in the past and are held in the present moment with care.

[cuddlyfemme]

I am loving
I am caring
I am sensitive
I am protective of the ones I care about
I am kind
I am open
I am a shopaholic
I am nurturing
I am thoughtful
I am woman
I am Femme!

[sylvie]

i am ....

brave..
strong..
determined..
unique..
authentic..
honest..
optimistic..
positive..
appreciative..
beautiful..

workin' through my inner me stuff, gaining my self esteem, working through my challenges and taking my life back, one step at a time..because i can AND...

because i am worth it!

[msW8ing]

Nurturer to A/all
http://i1142.photobucket.com/albums/n620/Wendy_Sampson/mothernature-pic01.jpg
Protector
http://i1142.photobucket.com/albums/n620/Wendy_Sampson/5564-opafaf.jpg
Kinky
http://i1142.photobucket.com/albums/n620/Wendy_Sampson/rainbowcuffs.jpg
Lover
http://i1142.photobucket.com/albums/n620/Wendy_Sampson/tumblr_ll2j5sofEy1qfgsaro1_500.jpg
Submissive
http://i1142.photobucket.com/albums/n620/Wendy_Sampson/butch-femme.jpg
Empathetic
http://i1142.photobucket.com/albums/n620/Wendy_Sampson/coping20with20loss.jpg
Most of all
http://i1142.photobucket.com/albums/n620/Wendy_Sampson/tumblr_lndtfaOm4S1qil6qyo1_500_large.jpg

[SugarFemme]

I am compassionate to others always.

http://akashma.files.wordpress.com/2011/07/compassion.jpg

[1QuirkyKiwi]

I am soft natural femininity
I am unique and quirky
I am free-spirited, wise and philosophical
I am softness and tenacity
I am Conquering and vulnerable
I am thoughtful and nurturing
I am loving and affectionate
I am intuitive and instinctual
I am passionate and intense
I am cheerful, happy and optimistic
I am temperamental and emotional
I am grateful and appreciative
I am adventurous in travel and sometimes home loving
I am intelligent, accomplished and resourceful
I am sensual and feeling
I am spiritual and sometimes rebellious
I am respectful of all life
I am innately clumsy at times
I am me….I am Femme!

[Miss July]

I Love this thread!

[istolurboxers38]

I am strong

[jac]

This thread is absolutely amazing!! Thank you so much, Ladies, for sharing!

[spritzerJ]

I am femme
I am bliss
where I discover agony and ecstasy
are the same
I am femme
where breathing creates space for others to be
I am free
as all are

[sylvie]

i am femme..
i am hella fierce..
deep, passionate..
strong & growing confident..
discovering my beauty more everyday..
believing in myself - loving, gentle, kind..
generous soul ...

i am deserving & i AM worthy..

[lisa93]

self love is the best love.

[girl_dee]

i am wonder fuckin' woman. ............

[pajama]

I am a master of my feminine wiles.

[C0LLETTE]

I am an old femme and I'll admit i enjoy wolf whistles from old butches.

BTW now that 40's, 50's and 60's are claiming the word "older" I'm quite fine claiming "old" and plan to do so for at least 20-30 years more.