So Odd and So Strange   Pink, blue, yellow and green Four colors representing the color label scheme Or- should it go, blue, pink, green and yellow Does he have first preference for being a fellow Before we are born, it is all arranged A two color category, So Odd and So Strange It is yellow and green until we are seen Upon arrival another pattern begins It’s individual colors, except for twins It’s blue for he and pink for she Soft-pink, it's a little girl Treat her gentle, not too rough She is too fragile and will not be tough Dolls and carriages, household things are for you You will need this exposure for what you must do Pretty things are bought and given to you Some essentials for a wife and mother But none to be given to brother Our little girl We influence what she could be Her friends and family say she’ll be just like me A Nurse, an Elementary Teacher or Hairdresser The stereotypical few If there’s no career, a housewife will do Bold-blue, it’s a little/big man Treat him rough and tough No gentle stuff No tears to shed to show you’re weak That’s sissy stuff Many high mountains you will seek Sports equipment, hot cars and tools too A handyman from the color blue Rugged things are bought for you Our big bruiser You have so many things to choose to be And it’s most important to you professionally Develop your mind for the leader to be As we damage our hopes for equality           …by Carol Ann Franco   ©