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If I were a boy!

February 22, 2012
By Adoria Wright BRONZE, Rochester, New York
Adoria Wright BRONZE, Rochester, New York
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I wish I were a boy
So my heart won’t be played with like a toy
So I can run from my responsibilities
And have endless joy
I could wear what I want
And say and do what I desire
Play ball with the guys
And wouldn’t have to sit and admire
I could run after girls
And have as many as I wanted
I could play with their hearts
While they come forgive me
An satisfy my parts
I’d get praise from my boys
Treat those girls’ hearts like toys
But I know how it hurts
I know how it feels
To get ignored
But to keep it real
If I were a boy
I’d treat her like my queen
I’d give her all my attention
And never grow mean
I’d promise to be faithful
Because I know I’d be grateful
If I was a girl
I’d love him forever
I’d walk down that aisle
Get on my knees
And make him my king
But if I were a boy
I’d hold her forever
Break her heart...never
She builds heart with joy
And never treats it like a toy

The author's comments:
It's an inspirational piece about the different thoughts that run through kid's minds when they're young.

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on Sep. 27 2015 at 11:49 pm
KalizzleObrien,
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Greetings, my name is Lila. I am a fourteen years old girl. I was born and raised in Jakarta, Indonesia. A few days ago, i found your poem 'If I Were A Boy', and i thought it was brilliant. I read your poem and i could instantly relate to it. It is very inspirational. I could really understand where you are coming from. Honestly, the main point of the poem I think is what every girl in this world feels. They say boys is always the leader and they are the ones who are 'in charge'. That is why they act like they can control girls. Play them like toys, but honestly, what if boys and girls switch roles? What if the guys gets treated like how they usually treat us? Their heart will be broken. So, if I were a boy I would ofcourse treat them like my queens and the only girl in the world, and I would not dare to hurt her. Just like you said on the poem. I completely agree with the message that you put inside the poem. Thank you for reading this letter of mine. Keep being inspiring. I would be very grateful if at any chance you could reply to this letter.

doria said...
on Feb. 26 2012 at 7:42 pm
Thank you very much!

Oreozz SILVER said...
on Feb. 26 2012 at 7:09 pm
Oreozz SILVER, Palmer, Texas
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Favorite Quote:
"The only thing I would change about you is your last name"

I can only say AMAZING!

Lizette SILVER said...
on Feb. 25 2012 at 12:08 pm
Lizette SILVER, Delphos, Ohio
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Favorite Quote:
Everyone is entitled to be stupid. But some people abuse the privlidge!

Amazing job! I totally get where ur coming from!

on Feb. 24 2012 at 12:58 pm
ninjanessie GOLD, Piqua, Ohio
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Favorite Quote:
The Earth wasn't built for us. We were build for it.

This is really good!

Vanessa42 said...
on Feb. 24 2012 at 6:38 am
This young lady is going to be the next Maya Angelou....she's very talented and raw!

on Feb. 24 2012 at 12:59 am
FrivolousFool, Carlsbad, California
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Favorite Quote:
"Life's like an RPG, you gain EXP." -MP

See? This is why girls make excellent lovers!!! ^ 3 ^ Such a cute piece!