What To Tell Your Daughter About Boys

Tell her about the boy on the football team

And how he is hoping to score more than just points after the match

Tell her to focus on her academics

Because what college would accept a 17 year old with a baby?

 

Tell her about the boy who will pretend to be her best friend

And how he will ditch her when she doesn’t do anything about the bump in his pants when they hug

Tell her to tell him that just because she invited him out for dinner

It does not mean she will invite him back to her home

 

Tell her about the boy who will control her every move

And how he can twist “I just went to the shop for bread and milk”

Into “I’m having an affair”

Tell her to run as quick as she can

Because there’s only so many times you can use the excuse “I fell down the stairs”

Before someone gets suspicious

 

But don’t forget to tell her about the boy who will put the stars in her sky

About the boy who will make her want to climb Mount Everest and scream “I’m in love!” when she go to the top

Tell her about the hopeful look in his eyes when he asks for her hand in marriage

And make her believe that even after all the heartbreak and tears;

Love is worth it in the end

Author's Note

Tell me what you think

Reviews

[Samantha Lynn]

I like how you made the last stanza the stanza of hope in a way. But this poem is definitely truthful, and i have been to all of these stages. It really just freakin' sucks, but I am still waiting for the guy of the last stanza. Only thing keeping me alive really. :) Great write. I loved it.

[Azure Montessa (Blue)]

Despite all the negative things that you have mentioned about boys, it's a good thing the last stanza resurrected the dignity of the he-creatures. Blissful read. :)

[KaliAnn]

I feel like this poem could be SOOOOO amazing..... Like, make a mother cry amazing. But I feel like you're too straight forward and not detailed enough. Make this poem longer. This is the kind of topic that will keep people interested. Make it longer and spice up the vocab. Really try to show the pain with your words choices. I swear I'm not trying to be mean. I just see potential in this and I really want you to keep working on it.

[May Flowers]

This poem made me very happy.There is so much negativity in the world, but all you need is a little good to make it okay!

[Karen Elizabeth miller]

Wow that really spoke to me I have been in love and also 12 years of abuse in every way if that can be believed now in a 6 yr relationship with my best friend of 28 yes he's my rock and my love

[zainul]

Educative and inspirational.
There should be someone who will teach the skills of survival.
Love the lesson of finishing school.

[Kenaz]

Tell her to look for the one in a thousand. I'll be sure to tell her. Thank you

[Rose of many colours]

Wow you are a realistic...My daughter is 23 and still a virgin..How to have this conversation about this at her age..I like waht you did with it in the end. Did not expect t that twist.

[Dreamer]

AMAZING poem! this is such a truthful piece and It's very relatable to not just me but several girls.
I absolutely love the last stanza...it's very optimistic and I'm pretty sure a lot of girls are waiting for the boy you described there.

[shangala]

I think i just got what i should be when i find a lady within my peripheral vision. yeah a lesson...before i walk down the aisle.

[David Burke]

Another great piece :) keep up the good work!