A word to the wise from Sister Seuss.
I am woman
Woman, I am
That man-oh-man
That man-oh-man!
I do not like that man-oh-man
I do not like your grabby hands
I do not like them, man-oh-man
Would you like them
Here or there?
I would not like them
Here or there
I would not like them
Anywhere
I do not like your grabby hands
I do not like them, man-oh-man
You will not line up in the bank
And grab my ass as if a prank
You will not follow me off the train
Your steps quickening down the lane
I do not like your grabby hands
I do not like them, man-oh-man
You will not kiss me on the bus
Then skirt away without a fuss
You will not holler at me from your car
And rate my body from afar
I do not like your grabby hands
I do not like them, man-oh-man
I will not be your piece of meat
Or a destination where you stop to eat
I will not take it on the chin
Or smile back at your seedy grin
I do not like your grabby hands
I do not like them, man-oh-man
I will not let you believe
You can use your sex as a reprieve
I will not be told to sit quiet
While your eyes ensue a filthy riot
I am woman
Woman, I am
I do not like your grabby hands
I do not like them, man-oh-man
Words by Isabella Fornarino.
Image by Patrick M.
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