Just a Little Bit

Clearly, clearly I remember
Hiking up my skirt
Asking for your time
Clearly, clearly I remember
Nervous if ever confronted
And questioning myself
Perhaps, perhaps if I got better
Perhaps if I challenged myself
Perhaps if I was
Just a little bit stronger
Just a little bit wiser
Just a little less needy
Maybe I’d get there…
Clearly, clearly I remember
Pulling up my skirt
Staring blank ahead
Clearly, clearly I remember
Days of useless crying
Almost feeling dead
Perhaps, perhaps if I was smaller
Perhaps, I could control myself
Perhaps if I was