Stay silent when your father hits you for voicing your opinion.
Do not question your mother when she tells you that you are to be given away like a commodity.
Don’t raise your voice against your brother for he is a boy!
Darling, you are just a woman and nothin more
You are merely a vessel to bring new life into the world.
You are just the womb that nurtures life, It is no big deal darling for it's your duty.
Just like how it is your duty to carry the weight of your family’s reputation on your fragile shoulders.
Don’t cry
suppress your sobs
what would others think?
Don’t react
Bite your tongue
God forbid! Others would think you lacking manners
Maintain decorum, Don’t let the mask slide
Be happy, smile even if you don’t feel like it.
Your worth darling is measured by what others say of you
Your happiness lies in making others happy.
You are to be conquered and ruled, to be subdued and used,
Don't dream, don't talk about rights
you are a woman darling you have no dreams nor rights!
Always say yes,
please everyone but you,
do your duty, even at the cost of yourself,
For you are a woman darling and nothing more…
