Girls. (16 April 2021)

I’ve been told twice (at least three times, probably four)
That the person is so glad they don’t have girls,
Daughters.
That they don’t think they could do it,
Too hard.
That they’re glad they don’t have to.
Excuse me, what?
Girls.
Women-
Wrap the world. Grow it. Keep it together  

and safe. Compassion. Corazon.
Give it color and strength. Feasts. Delight.
Care. Risk. Details and breadth.
All the good things
You don’t want to grow that?
Be part of the roots, the stems, the leaves
The blooms.
Blood, bones and vibrancy. 
Gut laughter and giving.
Giving and taking.
Building all the things.
It is hard.
Being human is hard.
And you know what?

I bet you would do a fabulous job-
If given the chance.