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A Mess
A mess
it's all a mess
a mess made out of life
expectations crush my life
they make me want to cry
life a mess
never quite right
I try and try
and still fail
it never seems enough
not for you
nor for me
work harder
and harder
you'll do better if you try
stop crying nothings wrong
do more it's not enough
Smile
dress up
fake a laugh
and smile more
b's aren't acceptable
what's so hard to understand
cry in the dark when no one's watching
make sure no one sees you fail
perfect standards
perfect life
make sure your alter ego doesn't falter
don't drown in tears
simile honey
no man wants a lady who can't work for him
please the men
they can control your life
let them take the lead
you'll follow suit
I tell you a million times
Why can’t you listen
be more ladylike
Fix your posture
Try harder no man will want you
You’re like a man
Be better
He’ll never want you
If you won’t do it for yourself
Do it for him
Can you ever do this right
I’ve been telling you
Everyday for years
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I first wrote this piece in my creative writing class when I was stressed and worked on in in English class