To All The Boys Who Suffer

You must be so tired of hearing about all the girls who self-harm

All the girls who suffer from bulimia or anorexia

While there you are, feeling guilty about the last time you cut yourself

Or playing with the food on your plate, hoping that your mum won’t notice.

But why would she?

Because it’s only girls that want to be thin, right?

 

Everyone complains about how society sets standards for women

But what they fail to realize is that women themselves set standards for men.

They talk about how their perfect man is the one who has a six pack and looks like he lifts weights 5 days a week

And haven’t you noticed how all male models look exactly like that?

So you stretch yourself to the limit to get the biceps to impress the girl

Who refuses to go out with you because you look awkward.

 

But I think that you are perfect;

And like everyone tells women, you don’t have to keep destroying yourself,

You don’t have to live up to other people’s expectations.

Reviews

[Stephanie Knight]

This was absolutely excellent! Someone actually reached out beyond the issues that "women" go through and look at the inside battles that men fight. It's nice that someone knows that EVERYONE has their own issues, not just women. Excellent, flawless work.

[May Flowers]

Yea, it's refreshing to read something that acknowledges that everyone goes through things like this. These days I feel like everyone thinks that they are the only people in the world with problems!

[revalatia]

Awesome glimpse into Another's perspective...One in which often remains swept under the rug in society.
Thanks for sharing it!

[Rayree Parker]

So great to hear someone a girl even bring this to light !! so much truth in this piece .. you can be tall but your not ripped enough ripped but a little short lol its ridiculous what people are fed to see as what beautiful looks like and what is true beauty .. love the way you put this together you have a beautiful mind ty

[annabellee]

This is fantastic, so true. and you're definitely right, people don't talk enough about this.
Well done :)

[Sarah Lynn]

Another amazing piece . You write such inspiring poems that really apply to day to day life for most people. And ya know what ? You're absolutely right! People really only focus on the girls who have all these problems now a days and never really realize guys try to live up to the same expectations. I know i didnt realize until now, so thank you for opening my eyes to that !

[May Flowers]

I can't believe it but I actually never thought about this. It's so true!!

[Child of God]

I love the message behind this, it's one of the most truest things I've ever read

[Rose of many colours]

True,Reality check here. Your write is saying we ought to get holistically involved with the opposite sex. I admire your thought processes.It is very mature. great write God bless

[Aaron the Baron]

Thank you. Thank you so very much. This is a beautiful sentiment, and indeed true. Image is not a battle that any sex should have to fight. We are all beautiful.

[Alexis]

This is so sweet! I think that it was nice to talk to - think about - boys this way. This is so beautiful. Please, don't hesitate to send me a reading request