Alison Bechdel continued

Where, for example,
Are the times when your first blood
Becomes public discussion

Your age,
(Or lack thereof)
The amount of blood
(Or lack thereof)
Your breasts
(Or lack thereof)
Your manners
(Or lack thereof)
- whether you know
The areas you are allowed to
Touch and enter
The things you are allowed to eat
And
The number of times
You need reminding of these things

When these
'Markers for your character'
Become fodder for
Public discussion
And your private humiliation

Where do we see
These times portrayed?