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!

[Natalia]

I really liked this piece. It was nice to point out a different person's point of view, in this case boys. Nicely done :)

[Coyote Poetry]

We gain great wisdom when we learn to like our self. Television and the media make us desire perfection. You gave good advice in your words. Each of us is different. Which is very cool. Would be a boring world if we were all the same. Thank you for the excellent poem and thoughts.
Coyote

[Kenaz]

I liked how you brought a different side to the story. Thank you

[Jack...]

I think we all want to look good or whatever our impression of looking good is...but you are correct, some take it to drastic levels. Be happy with who you are. Very nicely done