To the Young Boys

Just because I’m a girl, doesn’t mean I’m weak and unheard. I’ll break this down from ten to zero, so you can clearly wrap this around your head. Just because I’m a girl, doesn’t mean I get to be stomped on. Hear me, Hear my voice and pain. ---------------------- At ten, It was the tenth month of the year and you told me you loved me. At nine, I was on a high from your words. At eight we were alone for the first time together. At seven, I knew I wasn’t ready. At six, your hands went up my shirt. And at six, I didn’t even realize your other was trying to undo my pants. At five, I pushed you off. At four, I thought you would apologize. Instead at three, you walked out. At two, I almost ran after you. And at one, I realized one thing. Your actions and words never matched up. I was so high on lust from your words, That I didn’t realize until zero, When the time ran out, That I am only looked at by men to get carved into. ------------------------ Just because I’m a girl, doesn’t mean you can break into my house. Just because I’m a girl, doesn’t mean you can hold back my voice. Just because I’m a girl, doesn’t mean I can’t fight back. Just because I’m a girl, doesn’t mean you can’t stand by me to help others.