Innocence

It is desirable, most of the time – expected, especially in girls.I’m not claiming innocence; in fact, I confess that I’m not innocent – innocence, as in naivety. But then, what’s the big deal? Do only men have the right to be intelligent?I want my freedom, my space, recognition, money, love. Or maybe, I want to be lost, be left alone. Whatever!Or, leave my being ‘girl’ aside. Suppose I’m any X-Y-Z around you. Suppose I’m you. Now, isn't the right to 'want' something, or to 'not want' something else, a most basic one?Why can't I be mean to others, why do I have to be mean to myself?.............

[Oh, and this is not directed towards anyone. I mean ANYONE whosoever. Thank you!]