And neither

I used to believe
     men were mean
women were wise
     and I was alone and neither

When we were young
     we laid upon
the bed instead of
     in it, together

I used to believe
     I knew my needs
my needs were mine
     and that was it

And then I found
     my needs were not
the only needs,
     that mattered

And then I knew
     what makes men wise
and women mean
     and why I felt alone

and neither