Woman
Strength! you are, and your name, Strength!
Your head held high, the future is you.
Leader of men, and protector of youth are
you. Strong in mind and body, yellow, pink and
gold, your heart; black, your determination. Your
soul is calm and true. Like marble, is your name;
Strength! you are, and your name, Strength!
Wisdom! are you, call yourself Wisdom!
Teacher, confidant and counselor, are
words your toys? Sheltering visions, you
look to the future. Dreaming dreams that call
forth your wise counsel, you know yourself.
Wisdom! are you. call yourself Wisdom!
Courage! you are, your name Courage!
In hardship and pain optimism rescues you.
Selfless, empathy is your instinct. You are
protector of all around you. Your
children in darkest night cry out your name
Courage! you are, your name Courage!
Woman! is your name, you are Woman!
I walk toward the sun to look for what is
and what remains. It is you, all you, your
strength, your wisdom, your courage. Name
yourself WOMAN as before me you
stand, delicate but strong, proud you are.
Woman! is your name, you are Woman!
Copyright © James Inman | Year Posted 2015
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