Don’t speak
Till you’re spoken to
Look perfect
Because people can see you
Don’t cry
They don’t need to know you’re hurting
Don’t complain
Your problems don’t matter
Don’t show your teeth
They’re all crooked
Don’t raise your voice
You got to be humble
Don’t eat
You got to fit into your clothes
Don’t be selfish
Let your dreams go
Don’t run off with boys
You don’t want to be a slut
Play sports
So you can be a man
And love me
I know how you feel
No you don’t
Because you’re not letting me breathe.
By: Lylah Taank
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