Hello guys! Today’s post is a special one for all the beautiful girls out there by Ebosetale Oriarewo. “You are a girl oh” is one phrase that has been rung in the ears of girls especially African girls and that is why you will be able to relate to this write-up. Please share, comment and subscribe. Enjoy!
“You are a girl oh”
My beginning,
My middle,
My end.
“You are a girl oh”
Learn how to cook soup.
“You are a girl oh”
Learn how to wash clothes and with your hands.
“You are a girl oh”
Learn how to clean the house.
“You are a girl oh”
That Dashiki is too big,
Wear something more attractive.
“You are a girl oh”
Go and make your hair,
You must look attractive enough.
“You are a girl oh”
Don’t have boyfriends oh,
When will you marry?
“You are a girl oh”
You should speak up more.
Be quiet and listen,
Are you the head?
“You are a girl oh”
You’re too skinny, eat,
You’re too fat, starve.
“You are a girl oh”
Go to school, don’t be a dunce,
Sit at home, take care of the kids and your husband.
“You are a girl oh”
Smile! Be friendly,
Straight face! Don’t act like a slut.
“You are a girl oh”
My gender,
Female.
My crime,
Girl child.
My superpower,
Woman.
They tell me,
“You are a girl oh”
Like I didn’t know that already.
