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Have Flying Monkeys and Will Fight

Have Flying Monkeys and Will Fight By Elton Camp Women with power are now no surprise But seventy years ago, few cases did arise But there was one who didn’t take any guff When crossed, she could be plenty rough Although the strangest green was her skin, And she had warts and an elongated chin Not a person ever came to learn her name, All of her rights she didn’t hesitate to claim One who defied her, the decision would rue For she did whatever it was she needed to Those who, to her enemy, became a friend She would gladly bring to a disastrous end Her great power allowed her to be repressive For she’d use even force that was excessive From a fortress high up on a mountain top A powerful army her enemies could stop Of being a wimp she couldn’t be accused What was at her disposal, she always used

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