Ode to Pretty Women

Society has gone out of its way to make your life hard

I'm aware, trust me.

I'm onboard

So when I stare, it's not because I'm sizing you up

But because I know

To survive in this world, you'll have to be tough

While maintaining the illusion of softness

Otherwise, you'll get accused of being pompous

And love, the thing you likely crave most

Is traded for dinner dates with expensive toast

And a lad, who'd prefer you as arm candy

And a friend, who doesn't like you, because she's convinced you just f**k him and feed him brandy

And don't you dare share your aspirations with the world

To be pretty and ambitious is the ultimate curse

So pick one, and make sure you stay in your lane

In this game, you'll probably lose more than you gain.