A year ago, they said smile more; you'd be prettier. A month ago, they said straighten your hair; you'll look more kept A week ago they said put out your incense; it smells funny Yesterday they said talk more; they'll like you so much better Tomorrow they'll say, lighten your lip colour, its intimidating Next week, you'll have to grow your hair long, they said its most desirable Next month they'll tell you to be more caring; it'll make you a better woman In a year, they'll say put your light out, it bothers our eyes Few years from now, I will be an empty vessel filled with others expectations