Distraction by Women
Just a troublesome distraction?
Don't be too loud
I don't like long nails
Such a pretty smile
Try not to take up too much space
Right, you are wearing that?
Act like a lady
Calm down; you're being emotional!
Too bold, too strong.
I like a submissive girl
Oh, no. You aren't wearing that!
No, that will distract the boys.
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Ruth Stewart
Never one to do one thing at a time, I'm currently writing a horror novel and a book of poetry for the daughters of narcissists. Come back soon for a link to be included in all my news, on Vocal and elsewhere. I'd love to get to know you!
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Comments (13)
Awesome to read this In good time, friend, in bad time! This morning's 😁 😁😁😁😁😁 There is so much depth in your words that it is a beautiful caption or post! 🌷❤️ Good morning friend ❤️🌷 May you be filled with joy and love. May a kind-hearted person like you always be happy — this is my prayer. 🤲💖
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And that was the programming. There's STILL programming. Grrrr! Poetry is definitely a strategy for addressing stuff. Something how we both wrote a distraction acrostic on the same theme a year ago but we're just connecting now. The vibes are strong! Keep backing up the morons with the power of our words!
Such a cleverly written poem... so true, can't please all of rhe people all of the time.
Pulled every which way! 😕
Too quiet, too weak, too butch, too much makeup, we are impossible creatures.
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Distraction, ah fond memories. I missed this little gem back then.
I remember in school, and I was told I couldn't wear a tank top because my shoulders were too distracting; I thought it was so unfair! Great poem!
I disagree with all these thoughts...and I love this poem! Well said!
Wow I love this! So much of what women have to hear on a daily basis summed up in this poem ❤️
This was very real 😣
Another Acrostic truth bomb, hon. Well done! This needed to be said!