Girl child,
Don’t you talk too loud
Men don’t like a woman yelling
And carrying on
Only lite words that reek of diet soda
Can come from your lips
And eat a little less
Watch your hips
You don’t wanna gain too much weight
Don’t ask questions only do as your told
Deny your spirit
Smother the needs of your soul
Act like a lady
Your words shouldn’t be too bold
Unless you wanna live alone
Girl child,
Hold your waist in
Keep your back straight
You don’t wanna slouch on dates
A lady has to maintain
Even if your hairstyle is so tight
It squeezes your brain
You must not scratch
Hit it with some grease
and throw a bonnet on it
No matter what it feels like
You gotta flaunt it
Girl Child
Get in that hot kitchen
So you can know how to cook
Be able to make collard greens, cornbread and ham
Without referring to a southern cuisine book
You are beautiful to be sure
But put some concealer on
No one will talk to you
If your features are too strong
In other words, dampen your light
So that the less enlightened can shine
Society don’t like a woman that’s growing all the time
Settle for low job titles and substandard pay
That’s what the status quo molds us to say
It refutes our right to think
Pressuring us to obey
And that reality is far from okay
Why not live a life with purpose?
We’re not defined by the notions of yesterday
Hold your head up high
If you choose to be alone that’s fine
Girl child,
Talk a little louder
So the people in the back can hear you
It’s your time to be acknowledged
Your voice will sail with the breeze
It will get high like birds
Flying north after winter…
Love always, Esha ❤
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