LITTLE GIRLS

Little girls grow taller,
their eyes grow less wide,
and they grow less rambunctious
on the inside.

They learn
to balance their bank accounts,
keep a steady job,
and avoid men who are louts.

Ultimately, when they can spread their wings
and not fall,
they are women.

Copyright ©2014 Ashi Shadow - 9/25/14 latter half of Janie Jones (movie) when her hairstyle changes.
The poem can also be about boys with the genders changed in the wording.