For Those Before

I’ve had the example Of women I love, Being strong and outspoken When push comes to shove. Generations before me Gave me so much My looks and hair colour Tenacity and such. I was taught by the greatest, Who in term was taught, By the greatest to her mind Her mother of course. Sister, mum, grandma All different yet then They have been my example Women among men. Nearly one full century Has passed since we won, The rite of democracy, For both daughter and son. My matriarch ancestors I thank you forever For showing me women And strive through endeavour.