Let me explain to those who mansplain

Manterrupted and mansplained

Women wonder why men are such a pain

In their necks most of the time, they don’t understand

These damsels do not need them to lend a hand..

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Women may come up with ideas bright

But their vocal cords often don’t seem to be “right”

Articulated confidently or quietly, their suggestions don’t strike a chord

When men say the same things, they see heads in approval nod

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When a woman speaks up in a meeting she walks

A tightrope most of the time, the way she talks

Is minutely scrutinized and often criticized

That her opinion may be disregarded comes as no surprise

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All the women who own their voices I admire

These are the fearless women who inspire

Me to not back down when mansplained

To keep talking and patiently explain

What I know better than the men interrupting me

I have countless women standing in solidarity

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