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Tuesday, March 8, 2022

Poem for International Women's Day 2022



Oft we wonder if the strength they ascribe 

Is true regard or another backhanded platitude.

The strength they see comes from being shattered 

By blows of hand and wind

And glued together by promises 

Until our skin sings with a cacophony of lines,

Lines hand painted in gold because

The world says resilience is beauty unfettered

Yet, we walk on shells prepared for the

Inevitable chip in our veneer.

The poise of dreams unawakened 

Until the moment we find ourselves 

Not in this strength built from unaccountable tolls

But in the grace with which we embrace ourselves.

1 comment:

  1. Beautifully written and I love seeing the celebration and appreciation so well expressed without using the words “ Ladies , Girls or Women “ .

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