Being a girl

We all struggle with something everyday

But a girl sometimes struggles

in a completely different way

the things we do so we can be our best

we curl our hair with a wand and straighten our teeth with braces

but all we can see is the reflection of our imperfect faces

our confidence is drowning and suffering

the sports are blistering our heels

While our grades are bombing

and test scores are low

the peer pressure is growing with every second in class

He said “why cant I see it? Its just an a*s!”

The cat calls are getting more vulgar

But at the same time I am being told I am not pretty enough

And I find myself hiding in the sleeves of my sweaters

I cant just go and buy shorts that I know will fit me

I cant always be looking over my shoulder

The shorts might be showing off too much skin

Damn maybe even too much of my shoulder

Now onto fitting in

This is quite a huge factor in the life of a teenage girl

From a very young age we are told to do things a specific way

What if we don’t?

We have to fit the mold of a teenage girl

You need to be cute

You need to try out of cheer squad

You NEED to Weigh a certain weight

 be a certain height

You need to be as girly as possible

With ribbons in your hair and rosy cheeks

We are held to a certain standard

And if you don’t reach that standard

Forget the respect EVERYONE deserves

You didn’t earn it.

If you complain about a man getting something

You are usually called upon being either jealous or a feminist

     The thing you will see

Is the makeup that is covering me

Its hiding my imperfections

     The pimples that are surfacing

and worry wrinkles on my forehead

       the dark circles under my eyes.

               Being a girl is easy he says

        it cant be that hard.

Reviews

[Phill Oz O'fee]

Social roles are the part people play as members of a social group. With each social role you adopt, your behavior changes to fit the expectations both you and others have of that role. Your interesting poetic take on 'Being a Girl' highlights this behaviour. But remember - be honest to yourself and celebrate your individuality!