“oh really”

Keira Myles

A girl tells a boy a scientific fact.

“Oh really? Are you sure?”

oh really.

yes oh really.

Does my knowledge offend you?

Are you threatened by my mind?

Has my statement made your testosterone decline?

oh really.

Are you scared?

Scared a girl knows something you don’t?

Because you can’t step off your male superiority throne?

oh really.

Does my intellect disrespect you?

Are you frightened by a simple fact?

Does a woman’s skill make you feel attacked?

oh really.

Are you condescended for your wisdom?

Are you belittled for your gender?

Does revealing your intelligence make you an offender?

oh really.

Why can’t I speak my mind without judgement?

Why does my sex undermine my wit?

I feel trapped. Somehow a girl with intellect doesn’t fit.

oh really.

I’m really sorry

That I’m a girl who knows something you don’t.

That I’m a girl who can teach you something new.

That I’m a girl who has a mental capacity too.

oh really.

yes oh really.

I really do know things.

And you should really listen.