Learn to be a woman

Before they make a woman out of you
Learn to choose your colours
Else they'll paint you pink
And call the other half blue

Know that words can be out of metre
Not every poem has to rhyme
Love mostly sings off-key
Not every boy who calls you pretty
Has to be worth your time

Know that its alright to face failure
Dont let your demons stop you from trying
Its ok to be low when you lose
And you're not weak if you are crying

Know that your lovers will never be perfect
Boyfriends or husbands aren't earthly Gods
Fall in love without losing yourself
Fight for your rights by all odds

Virginity is not a deposit of family honour
its not to be sold to the highest bidder
How is it your fault that your body bleeds?
Shame is what you should reconsider

Those are your breasts they're oggling at
Thats your body they're trying to touch
Dont be forced to give it all up
To the boy who says "I love you so much"

Stop faking worry over bodily fat
When your soul carries uglier loads
Those dark circles should only worry you
When they're souvenirs of violent episodes

Your freedom and desires are yours to gaurd
There's no shame in wanting more
Dont be afraid to shout and scream, or punch
the man-slut who calls you a whore

Emotional blackmail is no brother to affection
Dare, Dream, Rebel, Hope and Pursue
Ladies please learn to be women
Before they make a woman out of you.

Source:- unknown Thanks to 'Parul' for this wonderful contibution