Not theirs

No, of course, being a woman is not all about being pretty

But how hard is it to be a woman and not be?

Lesser than women, that girl who’s not the beauty standard or just not allowed to be

The one who doesn’t have friends

or a perfect family

Any girl who isn’t perfect

With delicate wrists and a small nose

Any girl who has short hair

Or doesn’t wear make-up like the norm

Any girl who wasn’t “their” version of pretty

Isn’t allowed to be feminine really

“How threatening" they think

Only because I’m not always “pink”

But if this is womanhood, I will just not be a woman

I will be a Christian,

Someone who honors God

The one that paid a lot for my sins to be washed

Because my Father loves me the way I am

He gives forgiveness and mercy

And that’s all I need

For my life to be complete

Máté Dalma   XII. H