You Want to Be Watched? Well We Are Now.

Wear the pins, the boutonnieres, 

pretend like the person sitting next to you

hasn't profitted off working for a man

who told women he'd make their careers

if they just touched him, and then maybe more.

Wear all black, but cover it up in diamonds,

because if you can distract them enough, 

shine the light into their eyes until you blind them,

they'll eventually stop seeing the truth

and they'll stop asking questions.

Praise the woman who speaks out

but don't give her the airtime,

because you know that you don't want

your show to be overtaken by the message

and alienate the part of the audience

who still wants to touch women without their permission.

Praise the movement for bringing women to the forefront,

but tell them it's the own fault 

for not being recognized for their work

and remind them that the doors are open

if they're willing to work more to walk through them.

Pretend to do better and then hope people will eventually stop watching. 

Comments

Additional Resources

Get AI Feedback on your poem

Interested in feedback on your poem? Try our AI Feedback tool.
 

 

If You Need Support

If you ever need help or support, we trust CrisisTextline.org for people dealing with depression. Text HOME to 741741