Patriarchy

I can only see but not listen

I can only remember but not react

I can only say what you please

I can only stand for what you believe

I can only wear clothes as per my last name

I can only be a loggerhead but not an astute

I have to answer every question asked

I have to let my waist be a resting place

I have to smile for not making a scene

I have to be sweet to be liked

I have to question my sense of judgement when an unwanted hand is on my garment

I have to cook in sickness or in health and you can only on the weekends

I have to agree with what's been told

I have to fit into a corset to be a treat to your eyes

I have to apologize for not asking for masculine help

I have to be ok with you leering because of my damp hair

I have to wear short dresses to be looked at but still not be taken seriously

I have to let go of the cerebral equality

I tried but I can't oversee

I tried but I can't be the bigger person

You feed me my fav meals to keep me happy

You let go of my one hand and chained the rest of me

I react on emotions and somehow you are strategic

and here I see men pouring acid on simply being rejected

You constantly reminded me of every step you took towards me as if I am supposed to be grateful

You put me in a cage and threw away the keys

I radiated my energy like the sun to melt these

Now watch us bother you like bees