So you want to be born
Naisha Roy – March 3rd, 2021
March 3, 2021
So you want to be born?
Well I’m afraid you have some paperwork to fill out and a few things to learn
You won’t want to skip over our terms and conditions
As we don’t take too kindly to unauthorized returns
I’ll need you to sign this nondisclosure
To never tell anyone how you really feel
It irks the adults, you see
And they’re more important; it’s all part of the deal
And the moment you turn eighteen
sign away all your money for a chance at success
It’s all in clause six hundred and seventy-eight
What’s that? You haven’t gotten there yet?
Dear me, you seem to have a scar!
Well the world isn’t too happy about imperfections
I don’t think you’ll get access to all our services
Those are all for the people with flawless complexions
You’re a woman too, I see
Just know what this entails-
Second fiddle, one step behind, the bearer of unwanted attention-
But I suppose you have the power to blaze trails
You’re entering something called “society”
Starting out by being stuck in a rut
And if you exhaust yourself until your sweat starts condensing
Maybe -just maybe- you’ll move half a rung up
I see you’re perusing other options
Born into wealth, the superior race
But those are only for the premium members
Not for people who have that kind of a face
You’ll think about it, you say?
You really must raise your voice
So you want to be born
That’s a rather interesting choice