There was a boy named Linda
whose parents wished for a girl.
He would say, I am right here
don’t get yourselves in a twirl.
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I can be what you wished for
give me a chance to explain.
I just came out the wrong door
and I’m struggling through the pain.
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He tried to make them happy
while pretending all the time.
His father grew more distant
saying, you’re no son of mine.
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This knock sent Linda reeling
identity in question.
The girl they always wanted
was more than a suggestion.
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His mother, she stood by him
as his change would be scary.
Linda then became a girl
and changed her name to Gary.
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