Little Sister

why have they told you to stop being that way?
little sister they said your teeth were too sharp
and took them out
they called you a bitch
and made a wolf a hound
and the fullness of your belly like the fullness of the moon
is too much
they want to drain your womb
and suck away your full and beautiful breasts
next they want to tell you how to dress
and how to sit
cross your legs
and cross your heart
hope to die
hope to die
we’ll stick the needles in your eyes
and, sister,
i know how gently they lie
pretend they only do it cause they care
when they say soothing things and put a gentle
hand to your hair
and tell you to be a lady