Wearing a Girdle
Years ago when a woman got dressed
And she wanted to look at her best
She succumbed to the hurdle
Of wearing a girdle,
Believing she’d make folks impressed.
Its discomfort was seen to be worth
All the effort at hiding her girth
Yet the pain it would render
Meant only one gender
Would suffer, depending on birth.
For a man with his gut on display
Wouldn’t care what somebody would say.
Just more proof life’s not equal:
A female physique will
Be judged not by will but by weigh.
Copyright © Ilene Bauer | Year Posted 2021
Post Comments
Poetrysoup is an environment of encouragement and growth so only provide specific positive comments that indicate what you appreciate about the poem. Negative comments will result your account being banned.
Please
Login
to post a comment