The way you speak To me and About me, Well, its no wonder Why I hate myself. How can one expect To speak any differently To one's self Than those around you? So lets skip the formalities While I cut to my vain, I mean chase; These double standards are Rediculous. "Be yourself!" They scream. But behind closed doors, They only whisper that "Be yourself", Really means, "Be me." "Be who society wants you to be."
But can I blame her? For that's how she has been raised: Be quiet Take up less space And never Show cleavage. Its our fault they stare We are simply sinful and Cannot expect men to exhibit Self Control.
I am so sick of being told how to act, what to wear, and who I should be, simply because I am a woman.