You tell me to be nice even if someone is rude You tell me to be docile no matter what my mood You tell me to be coy because that’s what they’ll like You tell me to stay quiet and never argue my point You tell me to sacrifice my needs for those around You tell me to submit to others wishes, even absurd You tell me I’m a good girl if I comply all the time You tell me I’m pretty but never clever or bright You train me to believe this is all I can be – born to do your bidding cook for you and breed But my mind is my own, it rebels and decides to fight the patriarchy, take the world in my stride I will be nice and kind but only if you are too I will speak my mind and share my point of view I strive to be equal, be given every chance to do all I want to do, live the best life I can © Sanch V @ Sanch Writes (8 June 2018) ***Linking with Vinay and Reema for the Wednesday Verses prompt ‘train’*** Image Source: Pexels Related