Undecency, or men's buttocks
It’s most indecent
when a man wears
tight pants.
I can live not knowing
the curvature of your
behind.
It’s a most feminine image.
How can your wife
let you go into the world
like that?
Where are the
demure men.
I keep missing them.
Alone with my thoughts
and a packet of seaweed.
6 eggs scarfed down
below.
Korean farmers who made
this meal possible.
Dragging fishnets
under rain
under sun.
All so I can chomp waves down
while watching Love is Blind.
Crowded
Every table occupied
except my corner, alone.
A chair in my way,
sat on by wannabe
Chanel.
I politely go around, careful.
I repeat the reverence,
for the chai.
The third time, I paid
no respect.
This is just a bag,
and I am so much more.
Shoved aside to make space
for me.
~Yueyue
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"Demure is an adjective that means reserved, modest, quiet, and well-behaved. It is historically used to describe someone—usually a woman or girl—who is polite, soft-spoken, and not overly flashy in their appearance or actions.
"Traditional Meaning
"Personality: Being shy, humble, or hesitant to draw attention to oneself.
"Appearance: Wearing clothing that is conservative, simple, and not showy.Example: "She gave a demure smile and politely declined the dessert."
"Modern & Slang Context
"The word saw a massive spike in popularity thanks to a viral internet trend.
"The "Demure" Trend:
"Originated by influencer Jools Lebron, who coined the catchphrase "very demure, very mindful".
"Ironic Usage: Online, the term is frequently used playfully or ironically to describe someone being exceptionally polite, behaving properly, or gracefully carrying out everyday tasks. Example: "Showing up to work on time with a modest outfit? Very demure, very mindful."
Overall nice, good even. But 'DEMURE' to describe a man?! As Bill the Cat in Bloom County famously put it (while coughing up a hair-ball): ACKKKKKKKKKKKKK! Are there even such male individuals left in our modern world?! HOLY GOOSEFEATHERS, Wanger! -K2
This poem won't stop me from channeling my inner Tom Selleck when the mood strikes.