"Boys will be boys"
Is what parents teach their daughters
"But girls are not toys"
Is what they forget to mention

"Boys will make noise"
Is an excuse for their sons
"Girls should have more poise"
Is the rule for their daughters

"Boys can stay out late"
They can protect themselves alright
"Girls should be home before eight"
It's not safe for them outside

I wonder when will we
Change this gender game?
And teach our sons and daughters
"Both boys and girls deserve the same"

Take a knife and
Push it across her heart
Twist it, turn it
Tear her apart
Drown her screams
In the silence of her pain
Stand and watch
As she struggles to feign
The smile she's wearing  
Wipe it off
See what's hidden
Behind the mask
Tear stained cheeks
And bloodshot eyes
Frown beneath a smile
A perfect disguise
Leave her alone
Let her break and be
Walk away ignoring
Her final plea.