Trailblazer

Long ago, at a fake pioneer village, my fifth grade class went to We saw the Blacksmith forming iron into a horseshoe As the sparks looked like shooting starsin the darken house I thought I could be a blacksmith one day "Would anyone like to try? " the Blacksmith asked All the boys did, but I, the single girl, Rose my hand softly and slowly "Lee-Ann, only boys can be blacksmiths", replied the teacher I felt the embarrassment grabbing my hand Down with tears in my eyes It would take three years, until I found a way I thumbed my nose to Home Economics Leaving the conservative 1980's behind I tried my best and got a C A few girls asked me at recess "If I wanted a family? " I said I wanted a career that took me far away from here- Bad mistake Those girls decided to start a rumour that I was gay That followed me through high school Itwould teach me to keep my true feelings inside Attempted suicide many times to ease the pain I scream in horror when I sleep at night I just thought maybe the woman's movement Would have an influence my generation However, I realized one thing: I am a Trailblazer Now, I can look at myself with pride Because all those girls who started the lie are With four or five kids working at McDonald's