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Ever been annoyed by women who moral police other women? This poem is for you!
Hey auntie, Good morning, how do you do? Had breakfast, did you? And at breakfast when your daughter ate cheese You said, “You’ll grow fat, stop it please!” Let her eat what she likes And stop expecting her to impress guys.
Hey auntie, Period blood is not gross It doesn’t add to your list of my flaws During periods, I’ll run, sit, eat and pray Your comments won’t change me anyway.
Hey auntie, I didn’t learn to cook and bake No, that’s not my mom’s mistake She told me to study and do something good Apart from cooking my in-laws’ favourite food
Hey auntie, You saw me with a guy, You make a fuss, I don’t know why He was only a friend, I am not in love, If that’s also a problem, tell me how.
Hey auntie, I can’t give your family a son It’s nature’s choice and can be changed by none Motherhood is not your card game Children of any gender should be loved the same
Hey auntie Thanks for the suggestions that I’ll ignore Find yourself a better chore Let me live the life I choose I’ve got no time for baseless rules.
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