The Diminished Hexaverse of Women
Much like this poem,
women have been made
smaller over time:
speak less, don’t ask that,
cover up, unless
you’re with a man,
selling something
or on a screen.
As a mother
though don’t cry,
say that this
is hard work.
Girls' words?
Please just
stop.
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