I never understood
different rules
for boys and girls.
Dirty face and skinned knees
got me a lecture
and him congradulations on manhood.
Learning to ride a bike
or drive a car, nothing big,
for him importnat milestones.
Less than A's on the report card
grounded from TV
he brought him c's and d's.
Drinking a rite of manhood at 13
done with the men
a terrible shame for me.
Smoking pot together on a Sunday afternoon
she returns his, bong and all
thrown mine away
and shakes her head at my female self.
Finally I tell about his touching
going on for yours,
"you know, boys will be boys."
I want to be a boy.
In a list
more thoughts than a poem, any revision suggestions?
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"Weekend Hugs"
Wow what an amazing write! I too grew up a Tomboy atleast the parts of childhood that I remember I too was sexually abused as a child. I don't know why there are different rules for boys and girls. Maybe one day this to will change. Thanks for sharing.
Here is a hug from me to you, I hope you have a wonderful weekend.
Hugs
Theresa
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Yes boys will be boys and I guess there is more
rules for a girl then for a boy because maybe they
care and feel that boys can be rough & tough but
not girls..good one!
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I grew up a tomboy and I have the scars to prove it. I'm an only child too, so I can't tell you why the rules are different. Nice write Mom!
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