Dear Daddy,

Do you know what these men say to me?

With their

eyes and their mouths

when I walk on the street.

 

With a grin and a nod

and a look up and down.

A wink and a kiss,

a cat call heard from downtown.

 

With my skirt short

and my top

low,

It’s a cold world daddy

and no

doesn’t mean no.

 

Daddy do you know

how these men look at me?

 

Like I’m a piece of meat

strutting down the street?

With my head buds in

and my favorite song on.

 

I’m asking for it Daddy,

I’m in the wrong.

 

Do you know how it feels

not to wear what I like?

 

To walk a little faster

when I’m alone at night?

 

Daddy the world is my predator

and I am it’s doe,

 

Daddy what happens

when I can’t say no?

 

*The opinions and ideas expressed are solely those of the author, and may not reflect the opinions of The Bronx Brand*

Sophia Hadeshian is from the East Tremont neighborhood of the Bronx.  The sense of community, diversity, and love that generates from this borough is immense. Her art is a reflection of herself, and it’s influenced her point of view of the world, to never overlook, and pay attention to the beautiful details of the life that we’re given. The Bronx is never boring and never leaves her disappointed. That’s what she loves the most about it. It’s the gift that keeps on giving.

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