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the difference between a boy and a man

Inspired by "Woman Of The Hour" #2

By Alexandria StanwyckPublished about a year ago 1 min read
the difference between a boy and a man
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"A boy thinks that buying a woman dinner means she owes him something. A man knows better than to start talking about dessert before he's made it through dinner." -Rodney Alcala (Daniel Zovatto) | Woman of the Hour

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No always means no

and never a sign to throw

tantrums like a child.

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If you have some extra time, here is a link to the first poem inspired by Woman of the Hour:

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About the Creator

Alexandria Stanwyck

My inner child screams joyfully as I fall back in love with writing.

I am on social media! (Discord, Facebook, and Instagram.)

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  • Gregory Paytonabout a year ago

    You are right, and say it louder so those in the back of the room.

  • L.I.Eabout a year ago

    Say it louder so the little azz boys can hear! This is a real one! Love it ♥︎

  • Omgggg, those tantrums! They can be so childish sometimes!

  • Kodahabout a year ago

    Preach! Couldn't have said it better! 💌

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