sugar and spice,
and everything nice,
that's what little girls are made of.”
little girl, please listen.
drink these words like poison.
this is what little girls are made of.
big eyes, paper thin,
straight teeth, soft skin
that’s what little girls are made of.
“you are weak, stay inside.”
“you’re always sad, you’re always crying.”
this is what little girls are made of.
paint your face like a doll,
cookie cutters,
with waists so small.
they cut them out with safety scissors.
white liner pops your eyes
cover your blemishes, DON’T ask why.
green makeup covers bruises.
because pretty hurts!
look nice for your man.
beauty is pain
“i can see your bra strap”
this is what little girls are made of.
be a nice girl!
don’t say no, only thank you.
go on, give your hair a twirl!
remember, nice girls don’t drink too much.
watch your cup.
skirts’ too short, his hand slides up,
you were asking for it.
this is not
what little girls are made of.
Little girl, please listen
These words are not your prison!
This is not what you are made of.
iron and flowers
emotion and power
bravery from clenched fists.
hot sauce and scraped knees
passion and dignity
This.
is what girls are made of.
Strength and fire you still carry yourself.
You are strong because you cry.
You live on, you create life.
You, my girl, are more than just sugar and spice.
