And then She was tired of being 16

Believing that age is just a number.

Huh ! I blew the candles way too fast, all 16 of 'em
To see and to perceive the world around me
Borrowing a new light from the candles' flame.
Oh no ! I actually had to look down
That is where their opinions are placed..
When you grow 16, they want some "things" from you
The cup size bigger and the butt ,a bit rounder
A promising buxom for the society to feast on, else they call you a cute kid.
I tip my hat to the Chauvinist era.
Was I born all the way to be a "disposable commodity giving pleasure" ?
And here I stand, can't do what people do with degrees otherwise
Can't go out on streets alone at night
Can't pass a view on "adult discussions"
Can't read "mature content" in poetry sections even
Can't talk of not yet having planned of marriage,
It is okay though that my career could be in unpredictable positions.
I am just a girl, that is.

I want to be a woman.
Lost my fear of stepping into this big world long back
So, give me a chance
To prove my mettle
Don't ask me my age
Ask me what makes me special.
I abhor numbers
And I cease to count the candles on the cake hereafter.
Want to be an independent woman
Not a "woman of dreams"
I am in progress of being a successful woman
In her own terms
With or without , numbers that is.
I know they need to know the "age" at places.
I will let them know.
Call me an outlaw.

Author's Note

Again, wondering my age while reading this poem? SIGH.

Reviews

[Matching Socks]

Really loved this write from you.
Very well written with a strong inspiring message

[Namrata]

Wow, thank you.

[Matching Socks]

My pleasure. :)

[Effector Prime]

I'm not! (wondering) lol
'refuse' to count the candles on the cake hereafter? but it's your poem, you're the boss :)
this is a profound reflection of the age old stereotype-debate..
anyway, I was very unaware that being 16 was so much pressure to you ladies.. wow
I enjoyed every bit of this poem thanx 4 sharing Namrata :)

[00000000000000000000000..]

I hear a real speaking out in this write , very well said:)))))))))))))))))))