FIFTEEN ~BY MAEVE

FIFTEEN
I woke up, in bed I lay
time for another restless, draining day.
I get dressed, for men to think they should be impressed.
I’m fifteen years old.

On the way to school, a man snickered and said I looked cool.
I kept my head down, holding back a frown.
I’m tired.
I’m fifteen years old.

In school, the boys tease.
They say they’re the ones I should please.
I just want to be respected, not to be objectified.
I’m fifteen years old.

At home, I let my thoughts roam.
My dad yells; this is hell’s version of earth.
Another tiring day done, another “fun” one to come.
I’m only fifteen years old.

____________________________________________

Want to try your hand at poetry? Email me at poeticiapoems@gmail.com

Featured image credits to Alexandra_Koch on Pixabay

0 0 votes
Article Rating
Subscribe
Notify of
guest
0 Comments
Newest
Oldest Most Voted
Inline Feedbacks
View all comments
0
Would love your thoughts, please comment.x
()
x