I wonder why
Some people find it acceptable
To comment on my body?
I wonder why
I care.
I wonder why
Some people find it acceptable
To look at my body
Talk to me,
Like I'm only an object for their pleasure?
No wonder
I am afraid in a female body
And the motives of men.
No wonder I feel ashamed
Wondering what other women really think.
I wonder how we got here?
Is it the suppression of sexuality
The oppression of truth
The fear of death (and aging)
So we only look at "beauty"
And youth?
I wonder why
Someone is idolized for abs
and their devotion to gym
And not for their heart, mind or soul
Or devotion to creating something that lasts?
I wonder how we
Got to this place of loving appearance
Over character?
Fakeness over authenticity
Temporary over legacy.
No wonder we reject
Find it hard to accept
The truth.
No wonder.