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Teenage Years

December 10, 2013
By BaileyM SILVER, Lexington, Massachusetts
BaileyM SILVER, Lexington, Massachusetts
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Favorite Quote:
"Happiness can be found, even in the darkest of times, if one only remembers to turn on the light."


Being a teenage girl sucks
We’re programmed to hate our bodies
To hate girls because of their own bodies
We’re forced to either hate or love ourselves
But either way, you lose
Because if you believe you’re beautiful
You’re considered arrogant, cocky, a b****
And if you, for one moment, doubt yourself
You’re calling for attention
Being a teenage girl sucks
We’re taught that if a boy likes you
He’ll tear you down, and not build you up
And if you really love him, you’ll give him everything
Because if you don’t you’re prude
But if you do, you’re a sl*t
Being a teenage girl sucks
We’re told it’s our fault for men’s behavior
As if a part of our body dictates how we’re treat
That cat calls and roaming eyes are acceptable
Because we’re “asking for it”
Being a teenage girls sucks
We’re taught to measure our worth in weight
That what’s on the outside is what matters
Because “ugly” girls end up alone
Being a teenage girl sucks



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BaileyM SILVER said...
on Dec. 15 2013 at 6:00 pm
BaileyM SILVER, Lexington, Massachusetts
7 articles 0 photos 9 comments

Favorite Quote:
"Happiness can be found, even in the darkest of times, if one only remembers to turn on the light."

Thank you lovely :) 

on Dec. 15 2013 at 5:51 pm
Damien_Wayne BRONZE, Chicago, Illinois
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Favorite Quote:
It is forbidden to kill; therefore, murders are punished unless they kill in large numbers and to the sound of trumpets.

Oh my god, i love this poem, it is so realistic, I can connect with it, everything you said is true. I love this poem! It's awesome!!!!

BaileyM SILVER said...
on Dec. 14 2013 at 10:14 am
BaileyM SILVER, Lexington, Massachusetts
7 articles 0 photos 9 comments

Favorite Quote:
"Happiness can be found, even in the darkest of times, if one only remembers to turn on the light."

aw thank you! :) 

TyraD GOLD said...
on Dec. 13 2013 at 8:58 pm
TyraD GOLD, West Helena, Arkansas
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Favorite Quote:
Never limit yourself to what you think is beyond your reach.

kudos...speechless