Best Poems Written by Melissa Burgess

American Girl

I'm an American Girl.
I believed in stories 
with a Disney ending. 
Picket fence dreams 
and picked pocket realities.
 
Golden opportunities, 
silver linings turned gray. 
Live to fight another day, 
try to find another way. 
Don't think too much, 
or have too much to say.  

I'm just the little blonde 
with sticky popsicle hands
and pink corduroy pants
Riding a bike 
with a banana seat. 
We all had big plans, 
big dreams with no means. 

Always apologize, 
even when you know 
you're right, 
and always be sweet. 
Fill a man's mouth 
With the cookies you baked, 
and fill his shoes too, 
with your little girl feet.  

Don't forget... 
to give everything away, 
and of everything, 
always be a little afraid. 
Don't ask, and don't tell. 
When he smiles, 
believe in all the lies 
that he sells. 
Don't ever ask for anything
for yourself.  

Be strong, 
but always appear 
just a little weak.  
Pretend away your fears,
Wipe away the tears.
Flash your best 
Barbie doll smile, 
and turn the other cheek.

Copyright © Melissa Burgess | Year Posted 2023