I have never been The apple of anyone's eye Because I'm too prickly and bitter. The object of affection Because I am not shiny, nor do I Sport bright and valuable colors. Anybody's "one and only." No, I have been one of many Used, abused, and stepped on And now they wonder Why I cannot handle commitment? Well, I will tell you why. If a guy cannot see past The thick skin I wear The bare face I show How my hair is a little too frizzy Is he worth the time and effort? If he Cheats on me Tells me I'm worthless, ugly, nothing Is obsessed with my Location, activities, intentions Why should I bother? It seems that Every time someone seems like Maybe they care, maybe they are interested in me It's a lie, a misconception, a scheme So now, I guard my heart and mind Keep myself closed, shut off, shutdown But my body? Oh, I'd give it away in an instant. Sometimes, to get ahead in this society You have to be their definition of a **** In other words Look like a lady But act like a man.