Society’s Good Girl

If I understand correctly,
I’m supposed to chuckle quietly like a princess
Place my hands in my lap
Seal my lips 
Nod though I may disagree
But the same people are telling me that it’s okay to be me?

If I understand correctly,
I’m supposed to take care of my appearance
But make sure I’m not drawing men into temptation.
Make sure that my lips aren’t too red 
And that my skirt falls below my knees?

If I understand correctly,
I’m supposed to say yes to the man who has the guts
To promise to protect me.
But when the baby gets sick
When my husband cheats 
When I’m over stimulated with crying 
And the kitchen’s not clean
The blame comes on me?

If I understood correctly
Having some skin under my chin
Dreading a bland salad
And weighing more than 110 
Means I’m ugly?

If I understood correctly
I’m not deserving of an extra pay at work because I bleed.
But I’m a superhero for carrying the same men who build your machines?

If I understand correctly 
I’m supposed to have it all together,
In every moment.
But if one tear falls
I’m seen as weak?

If I understand correctly
I’m supposed to prefer skirts over jeans
Blouses over suits
But if I reject my husband
I’m nothing but a disobedient little thing?

“Correct” 
Society’s says.