The Popular Girls

Schools have the worst divisive politics, with students categorized as nerds, jocks, wallflowers etc. This poem is from the point of view of a "nerd" bullied by the shallow, popular girls.

The popular girls call me a geek

Because I spend time reading books

And not gossiping about boys.

Pardon me, haters of crazy, freak

Girls; I have better pastimes than playing with boy-toys.

The popular girls call me uncool

Because I don’t like makeup;

They say, “She’s so gross!”

Forgive me, queens of the school,

But my life’s not centred on lip-gloss.

The popular girls call me a tramp

Because I have glasses and braces

And don’t wear designer jeans of size zero.

Pardon me, rulers of the ramp,

But I scorn the diet regime of that hero.

The popular girls call me harsh words

Because I’m "a total loser"

Who dares to weave big dreams.

Forgive me, wielders of verbal swords, 

But I’ll persist even if you rip them at the seams.

Author's Note

I would love it if you would take the time to review this poem! Constructive criticism is highly appreciated.

Reviews

[Aehr]

i hate those kind of girls too. They're just huge show-offs and delicate darlings who think all day about boys (sick!)
I loved this one!!!

[Zainab UF]

I'm happy you loved the poem! Thank you for taking the time to tell me so. :)

[Aehr]

it was my pleasure reviewing this piece. :)

[Shimmerbliss/CAF]

I came to this poem from a review you did on Ashley Rives poem "Because I'm One Of The Few Girls". I would say pretty much the same thing to you here, but I wrote a lot and don't want to copy it. This is beautifully written and your strength comes through. The social part of school sucks. There, I said it. It was a long time ago for me, but I remember the grief and bs that went on day in and day out. You have writing talent and that will help you through it. What you write of is something that others can take strength from. My heart goes out to you...that means you wrote with feeling and your voice came through honestly. Please look at that review. I am so glad you mentioned your poem in it. I would not have wanted to miss this.

Hang in there...you are well on your way to being the one who stands above in the long run.

[Zainab UF]

Thank you so much for your appreciation and encouragement!

[Shimmerbliss/CAF]

:)

[MOON]

I like how you have taken the angst and made it rhyme. Also the way you assert yourself . lovely write.

[Zainab UF]

I'm glad you loved it! Thanks for taking the time to review this.

[That1Nerd23]

This is very lovely and relate-able. I appreciate you for reaching beyond the "common" and tackling a new trend. Thank you for being you. (: This poem was quite enjoyable to read.

[Zainab UF]

Thank you for your kind words, Jessa! I'm happy you found the poem enjoyable.

[That1Nerd23]

Certainly! You're very welcome!

[zainul]

You wrote this wonderful poem using lovely rhyming pattern without sacrificing your emotion.You have vividly depicted your personal likings as against those of so-called popular girls.
I like to remind you that you are also a popular person.
Don't consider yourself as a unpopular person.

[Zainab UF]

I'm touched by the review and your kind words of encouragement!

[zainul]

Thank you for the compliments.