by Sarah Firisen

As a woman, I know so much pain

Not the least pre-menstrual weight gain

Menopause is no fun

Birthing pain can quite stun

And we do it and rarely complain

Men get to glide right through life

A failed erection the worst of their strife

We have the right to refuse

But they still get to choose

When it's time to be husband and wife

Men get paid more, the ceiling's still glass

I'm still judged on the size of my ass

My gray hair is old

They're distinguished they're told

And they're still the world's governing class

But through all this we just grin and bear

Even though lots in life don't compare

But enough is enough

Men, we women don't bluff

What is broken it's time to repair

The control of my body is mine

Not yours or some being divine

Some graying white men

Just won't tell me when

My uterus is no longer mine

So back off, Wendy Davis was right

Should we all filibuster all night?

Now what will it take

For all women to wake

And to finally take on this fight?

For the women of Texas to say

“Rick Perry get out of my way”

It's not your choice, it's mine

And I'll make it just fine

We're all done with this male power play