Every day I get called a "lady"
Is a day and a half closer to my death.
But they don't understand, and they don't care
That "folks" is right there, for folks sake.
They're just being polite!!! (on behalf of the patriarchy)
How are they supposed to know
That they're not supposed to hang around people like me.
Sorry, sorry, I'll make it clearer.
Shut down, shut up, shut out until I lose my job
For not being a team player.
A team of what, boss? A team of ladies?
No, that would be rude. Unprofessional.
We are a competent workforce of a diverse set
Of skilled and experienced colleagues
Where the only time gender matters
Is when we feel like calling a group of people "ladies".