A Feminist "can'T"

Can't tell us can't
For our immense pleasure of a broad recant

Cause we know we can walk on the ceiling
While we know just what is the feeling

As it may be a scare if too many are up there
As life squirms and men fall under exposing inferiority fears

No longer "king of the mountain" or "big dog on top"
We're moving upwards and we'll never stop

Our flock will sing on a mountain high
As small as it may be, we'll rejoice with a sigh

We'll claw our way up the ladder
While we know just what is the matter

Is it wrong for ladies to have ambition for the race
To ask for a raise and command praise

However so, we know the lovely birds will follow
For our life we never let a man swallow

By Susan Mills
Copyright © | Year Posted 2010

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Bangalee Avatar
December 14, 2020 at 1:40 AM
excellent the last couplet is
Culverhouse Avatar
June 4, 2010 at 4:37 AM
Great inspiration!
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