twin wishes

I wish I were a girl
Then people wouldn't expect me
to fight and be good at sports
Then no one would look at me weird
When I said something was cute or adorable
Then I would be allowed
To like flowers and babies and clouds
And I could be vulnerable
With my friends and family
Without being called a sissy
Then I wouldn't have to be strong
And hold back my tears or pain
I wish I were a girl
because
I would be allowed to be human
Without breaking out of a mold.


I wish I were a boy
Then people wouldn't expect me
To be pretty and delicate and gentle
Then I could yell and scream
And jump around and fight
And nobody would get upset
And call me a Tomboy
Then I would be free to grow up
Without worrying about babies
Or husbands, or having to teach
Because all other positions are filled by men
Then I could have short hair
And nobody would ask me what happened
And I would never have to wear makeup
Because nobody would care about a zit
I wish I were a boy
Because
I would be allowed to be real
Without anyone getting offended