International Women's Day
If you’re a woman, whoop-dee-doo!
Today’s the day that’s just for you
To celebrate the role you play
In life, despite unequal pay.
There’s surely been some progress made,
Perhaps deserving a parade,
For you can go to school and vote,
Run for office – win and gloat.
You can own a home or store –
They can’t stop you anymore.
Join the army, lead a band
Wed your girlfriend, buy some land.
Host a talk show, get real rich;
Run a business, make a pitch.
Write a memoir, practice law,
Protest ‘til your throat is raw.
Still, you aren’t equal yet
For some still see you as a threat
And if your rights held equal sway,
You wouldn’t need this special day!
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