The kids’ room is divided completely in half
one side painted pink, with ruffled white curtains
and shelves filled with arrays of dolls;
blonds, brunettes and occasional redheads
pink little faces and blood red lips,
some naked, others dressed, but all
starring out with blank, synthetic eyes.
The other side is painted a bright blue
with boxes and barrels filled with dinosaurs.
Ferocious sharp teeth of carnivores
along with the scales and spikes of plant eaters
peeking out from different storage bins.
A few creatures made of cloth but most of hard plastic,
one with an electronic connection to make it roar.
You might guess the dinosaurs belong to the boy
and the dolls individually selected for the girl.
Why are we surprised that men and women are different?
From the earliest days their toys reveal the keys.
Men are basically cave men and hunters
with a great desire to watch and protect.
Women on the other hand, have a voice and
create relationships, stories and social gatherings.
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