Was it worth it?

Was it worth it?

Shaving the hairs away, one pimply hair

follicle at a time

to appease the male gaze?

Was it worth it?

Slathering on eye liner

and mascara

for one night out -

Who are you appeasing -

one man?

Was it worth it?

Sliding on your mini skirt

one inch at a time

for him -

Was it worth it?

Or are you a living testament

to society’s standards -

a minion?

But not someone -

wholesome,

worthwhile?

Are you worth it?