Sad Excuse

Last time I checked, my resumé didn’t feature

A nude-pic, boob-shot, a pure sexual creature.

My vagina isn’t listed as an award or skill.

It didn’t earn me my diploma or give me ambition and will.

So I’m wondering why you’re upset at my reaction

When I refused to accept your comment and give you satisfaction

In claiming I was offered a position that is greater

Purely because I’m a woman. Some type of sexual favor.

See what your limited mind and pathetic pride doesn’t understand

Is although your comment meant to hurt, the result was unplanned.

I agree I am here because I’m a woman.

And as such I’m a resilient, capable human.

I’ve been judged and tested like no man will ever face.

So get used to the back of my head in this race.

Poem and photography by Britanny Loar

Featured in Basement Babes, Issue 14