Porcelain Doll

Girls who are tired of being mistreated...

Am I supposed to be delicate?

Am I supposed to be vague?

Out of the things I could be

these are not the same. 

Just because I'm girl doesn't mean I'm soft.

Just because I'm small doesn't mean I'm not tough.

Everything  that we've been through

does not bother me.

I'm not a porcelain doll

I don't break after one fall

You can pick me up and put me back on the shelf

Go ahead, but I don't need your help

I'm not a porcelain doll

I'm not crying for help

I'm just fine on my own 

without your calls on the phone.

Just because I'm a girl

doesn't mean I shouldn't be treated right.

Even though I'm who I am

doesn't mean I shouldn't be treated fair.

I'm not a porcelain doll

I don't need your help.

I just want to be treated right

like everyone else.

 

Reviews

[theladygraceling]

I really like how you used repetition. It sort of emphasizes the meaning of the poem. It is a very relatable poem. I'm sure most girls at some point felt as though they were being treated like a "porcelain doll". I know that I have on many occasions. I really enjoyed reading this.

[Jazmine Devine]

Thank you!!!