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A Letter To Lawmakers
I calculate and curate the perfect move
But it will not matter, they will only disapprove
I have the degree and every needed qualification
But they don't care about my education
I'll be trampled over, disregarded, brushed to the side
They wouldn't care about my opinion, no matter how loud I cried
“That's just how this industry works”, they say
“Maybe you'll climb the latter one day”
For my work I receive a penny
For their work they receive a dime
And if I dare advocate for my injustice
They act as if I’ve committed a crime
Please, do something
Please, make some change
Sincerely, underpaid women in the workforce
I calculate my route
I curate my plan
Knowing I wouldn't have to if I were a man
Don't go out at night
Always be aware, its either fight or flight
Never go running on your own
It's not safe to be anywhere alone
Please, do something
Please, make some change
Sincerely, women simply trying to live
Dear lawmakers,
We’re sick and tired of being scared
Of always having to be extra prepared
What we ask of you isn't impossible
Just do your job, be responsible
We do our job, with a fraction of the pay
All while being followed home and scared everyday
Just to live in a world with laws that don't protect us
Created by people who don't represent us
Tell me lawmakers, do you resent us?
Please, do something
Please, make some change
Sincerely, women everywhere
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