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

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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.

[Jack...]

I think this is amazing and perfectly stated. I am a father of two girls, both happily married now, but during their younger years you can bet I told them everything they needed to know about boys...I had first hand knwoledge. :) Nicely penned.

[annabellee]

wow this is absolutley beautiful. I loved the how you took a more optimistic view in the last stanza.
Well done :)

[hmarieee]

Another great poem. You are a great writer, keep up the good work sweetie.
-hannahmarie xo

[Sarah Lynn]

Another great poem ! I absolutely love your writing !!! This one is so true! It really is ! Really nice work !