Gali

We're weak

And yet you still must

Trap us with laws

Because deep down inside

You know we are strong

We're insignificant

But you get distracted

By our clothes

And you need a girl

It comes like clockwork

Tainting my life in red

Searing pain

Heavy thoughts

Crushing my heart

And yet

I go to school

I get good grades

I do my sports

With the taint of red

Everyday

To every little girl out there 

With big dreams 

And bright eyes 

I hope that by the time 

You reach middle school 

Our world will be different 

I knew this was coming 

I knew he would run again 

Every four years 

And yet it still comes 

With a shock 

Then she stepped in 

Giving me hope 

Calling him out 

I take a deep breath as I step into the office, prepared to share the story of why I am there. I am welcomed with the sight of a stern face and cold eyes. Sitting down I started my story.

Every day when I wake up

I feel as if

There is a wave above me

Ready to crash

Or as if I'm holding on

To a hand

As I hang off a cliff

And they might let go

I try to be prepared