No softer disguise — Typewriter Manuscript Poetry T-Shirt
The endlessly accommodating good girl has handed in her notice. This Filthy Poet poem gives her kindness a backbone and her no a voice that needs no disguise.
About this item
The poem
The good girl got tired of swallowing shit,
of smiling politely and quietly taking it.
She bent over backwards, stayed sweet, stayed small,
while assholes got comfy expecting it all.
She gave second chances, then thirds, then a fourth,
while nobody questioned what kindness was worth.
Then one day that patience packed up and resigned,
and something less gentle stepped out from behind.
Now "no" means fucking no. There's no softer disguise.
No guilt-trip gymnastics. No pleading replies.
The good girl's still in there, but here's the new pitch-
she's kind when it's earned, and when needed, a bitch.
The design
Comfort Colors® 1717, with the Typewriter Manuscript design printed on the front.
Fit & sizing
A relaxed unisex fit. For the best match, measure a T-shirt you enjoy wearing and compare it with our chart. Available sizes vary by colour.
Materials & care
Comfort Colors® 1717
Soft cotton.
Plenty of character.
100% ring-spun US cotton, with a substantial 206.8 g/m² (6.1 oz/yd²) weight, a relaxed unisex fit and a soft-washed feel. Pre-shrunk during manufacture.
What garment-dyed means
The tee is coloured after it has been sewn. Pigment-dyed shades have a softer, weathered finish; other shades have a more even appearance. Small differences in shade are part of garment dyeing.
Before your first wear
Wash separately in cold water. Pigment-dyed colours can release loose pigment, even after the first wash, and may stain lighter items.
Then wash with similar colours. If colour is still releasing, keep washing separately.
| Wash | Turn inside out. Machine wash cold, maximum 30°C, with similar colours. |
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| Dry | Air dry where possible, or tumble dry on low heat. |
| The print | Never iron directly over the printed design. |
| Avoid | Bleach and dry cleaning. |
Always follow the care label supplied with your tee.
Delivery & returns
Printed for you after you order. Most orders are ready to dispatch in 2–7 business days; production time is separate from delivery time.
Current UK delivery estimates after dispatch are 3–5 business days for Standard and 1–2 for Express, where available. The services, charges and product-specific estimates shown at checkout apply.
For standard goods, you have 14 days after delivery to notify us that you want to cancel, then 14 days to return them. Email info@thefilthypoet.com for return instructions. Faulty-item rights and individual personalisation exceptions are explained in the full policy.
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