Sacrifices

being a woman is hardly easy

I no longer cry out
Or run around,
I do not get dirty,
Or eat with a sound.
These are my sacrifices.
I, am girl.

I do not speak out,
I sit in my place,
I do not show anger,
For him on my face,
I no longer play soccer,
Football or the like.
These are my sacrifices.
I, am lady.

I hardly ever say a word at all,
I cook, I clean, I do it well.
I get no praise,
I'm just, expected to do
What I am told
By a man or two.
These are my sacrifices.
I, am woman.