A New Woman

Barefoot and pregnant, Scrubbing pots and pans; Supper's on the table, I must submit to man! No formal education, My place is in the house; Silent, without emotion, So loyal to my spouse! The laundry's neat and tidy, The kids are off to school; Here I go to the market, Never will I break your rules! Well, marmalade and poppycock, Have I got news for you; The 18th century's over, I'm not your crawling fool! Barefoot and pregnant? It's only because I can; If you want your supper, Get up and lend a hand! I have an education, I'm free to leave the house; Emotions conquer silence, I'm a woman, not a mouse! Laundry's in the hamper, The kids are off to school; Come go with me to the market, Only games are played by rules! A new girl has risen, With force and contemplation; Someday she'll run for president, Make way for a brand new nation!