L5B poem Ortiz

Five ways to like a boy

by Catalina Ortiz

There are many cumbersome ways to like a boy.

You can make him go to a party,

And get a pretty dress which you think, he will adore.

Play good music, and dance all along.

Maybe he won`t notice you`re in the party.

And that will make you sad. And will make you think,

Is it me, or is it him?

Next time you will try to wear a shorter skirt,

And maybe he`ll look at you, cause everyone likes

Short skirts. (I wonder whether they like hearts. I wonder

If he`ll look at mine.)

But obviosuly if that doesn`t work,

Maybe you should try to drink Vodka as if it were water,

Because that is cool. And maybe he`ll think you are cute,

Just becuase you could almost pass out, deadly drunk

Retching and straggering as if you were a child.

Before giving up on prince charming, you might try something out.

Turn into those girls, who are desperate, and will even think

They`re ugly.

Or fat.

They`ll get skinny, and wear makeup everyday.

Just to feel beautiful.

Just to feel not themselves.

Indeed, there are cumbersome ways to like a boy.

In real life,

Or in fantasy, you decide,

You can talk to him, about the things you like,

And give him a smile. And look at him,

With your open heart, being just who you are.

And, I promise, he will not only like you, it will be love,

The real love.