If born a girl
in today’s world,
extra pressure
may be your toil.
Not quite as valued,
somehow less than,
a grim reminder
to stay vigilant.
Keep your head,
be heedful of those
who will try to
demean you
and keep you
downtrodden.
Stay in school;
be a good girl.
Education is
freedom
from many
world woes.
And as you
grow stronger
and can see
what is healing,
spread the word
among others like you.
The power is yours
to be a strong vortex.
Women carry strength
for nurturing and care
but also for perseverance
against prevailing
crosswinds.
The families’ core
is a woman’s heart.
Have pride
in yourself;
take good care.
And if you should
falter and ask
what’s the use,
just think of me
and the millions alike
who carry you close in our
collective hearts.
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