looking at the world with a man

looking at the world with a man’s eyes
is wrong
according to my writing teacher
don’t mention boobs
don’t mention nudie bits
let’s mention willies instead?
that will boost the ratings
“but it will alienate women”
“but i’m writing a thriller for little grown boys”
don’t mention the war
i did once but i think i got away with it
it’s better not to mention anything
that would be safe

(2018)