Distraction by Women
Just a troublesome distraction?
Don't be too loud
I don't like long nails
Such a pretty smile
Try not to take up too much space
Right, you are wearing that?
Act like a lady
Calm down; you're being emotional!
Too bold, too strong.
I like a submissive girl
Oh, no. You aren't wearing that!
No, that will distract the boys.
About the Creator
Ruth Stewart
I'm a grandmother of four amazing grandchildren and a mum of three fabulous children. I write poetry mainly, also prose and the odd story. I live in Scotland, UK. For a secret link to watch me read my favourite poems click right here!
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Meet-cute at the Corner Table
She hurries into the dimly lit coffee shop with a battered laptop pinched between her elbow and side, shedding raindrops from her jacket. Taking her place in line behind an elderly man with a soggy newspaper, she inhales greedily of the familiar air infused with hints of freshly ground coffee and notes of burnt everything bagels.
By Donna Renee5 days ago in Fiction
Comments (8)
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Distraction, ah fond memories. I missed this little gem back then.
I remember in school, and I was told I couldn't wear a tank top because my shoulders were too distracting; I thought it was so unfair! Great poem!
I disagree with all these thoughts...and I love this poem! Well said!
Wow I love this! So much of what women have to hear on a daily basis summed up in this poem ❤️
This was very real 😣
Another Acrostic truth bomb, hon. Well done! This needed to be said!
Oo i love this 😊