Circa 6th century C.E.

I take off my military robes

and put on my old clothes.

I sit in front of the window

as I comb my long flowing hair,

and look in the mirror

as I apply makeup.

I go outside to see my comrades.

They are all shocked and astounded.

“We traveled together for twelve years,” they say.

"But we never suspected Mulan was a woman!”

Most people can tell the gender

of a rabbit by its movement...

But when the two rabbits run side-by-side,

can you really discern whether I am a he or a she?