I wanna man who
makes me feel like a wom– no, a wom–
no, no, a wom-bat,
a wombat!
descended from giants,
champion digger.
He should know
I can tunnel through
anything,
make my own way
out.
I want a man who
makes me feel like a babe-
no,
a bab– abab– no, abob,
a bobcat!
a swipe away from wild,
champion climber.
He should know
I was built to rise
above,
claw my own way
up.
I want a man who
makes me feel like a ma’am,
no, a ma’am, no, , mam, ma
a mamba!
a snake!
a mamba snake.
A man who hears my hiss
and whispers back:
I see you.
I walk careful.
You’re safe.
.
.
Awhile ago, a friend of mine ran into a guy who told her he wanted a woman who made him feel like a man— and this poem happened after I thought way too much about that sentence, haha!
rarasaur 
If he doesn’t by now, he never will. That’s a red flagged, misogyny-soaked statement right there and I hope your friend left him swiftly dumped on the doorstep of the nearest chapter of the NRA with his kin.
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Oh it was a drunken street-shouty sort of man and not one let into our lives, thank goodness.🙏🏽 I don’t remember exactly what she said in response but I’m sure it was snappy 🙂💚
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That’s a relief, and good for her!
Still, MEN!!!
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Very clever Ra! 😊 Loved it!
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Thanks, Di! 😀
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A wombobmam! 😀
This is cute! xoxox
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Ha! I love the combined creature idea.
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Lizzi is right, this nobhead is a self pitying misogynist. Avoid at all costs.
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🙂 Will do.
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I love this! 💕
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Thank you! 🙂
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I love this. Stereotypes and gender roles in relationships have always been an issue for me. I am probably now going to think way too much about what kind of majestical animal I want to be 😉
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I placed an ad in the Personals for you. We must hope for the best… 👍
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