On Learning What It Means to be a Woman

I remember when I talked too loudly

You looked angry.

I remember when I felt too strongly

You were shocked.

I remember when I dreamed too selfishly

You shook your head.

I remember when I cut my hair off

You were quite put out.

I remember when I questioned beauty

You were confused.

I remember when I got too angry

You were annoyed.

I remember when I didn’t listen

You were horrified.

I remember when I spoke instead

You thought me undignified.

I remember when I put my head down

You were satisfied.

Sarah Sanders '11