Failed Rebellion

Born to a body you'll never love
As imperfections often taint it
A rebel of nature, a rebel of gender
Your first glance at the world's cruelty.

You clench your fist in hesitation
Cringing every time you hear the words
You bite your tongue in rushing fear
Oh how you want to correct them.

Your heart receives a painful lash
As you hear that dreadful title
You have no choice but to respond in weakness
As you make your presence known.

Tears threaten to pour over
As you are reminded of your faults
"But you're a girl", they say
"Boys don't cry", they argue.

You want to scream and shout
You want to claw off your outsides
But when the sun rises once more
You sigh in great defeat.