Hail O Women, who Persevered!
~ Lin Thomas
Rosa, when you sat on that bus
You knew it would create a ruckus
You took that step, though risky it seemed
Hail O Women, who followed your dream
Ruth, you championed for women everywhere
Having-it-all is not a myth, we are now aware
You persevered when shadows were cast
Hail O Women, that paved the way in the past
Victoria, you ran to be president, when we couldn't vote
Gloria, your words we take note!
Unconventional ways, not so sublime
Hail O Women, ahead of their time!
Susan, the flames of voting rights you fanned
And Kamala is now VP of the Land
No matter which political view you preach
Hail O Women, today, the sky is peach
Maya, you rose from your struggles, learned to hope
Lifted our spirits and taught us to cope
Even when bleak and dreary it seemed
Hail O Women, who didn't question their dream
Bessie, you conquered the mighty sky
Tinted it with Pink, inspired us soar and fly
Malala, you stated education should be for all
When challenged, you stood tall
Ada, in the 1800s, you made people rethink
You painted STEM careers in pink
Perhaps you wondered, if it was a bad choice
Hail O Women, who listened to their inner voice
Mothers, Sisters, Nanas, Daughters, Friends
Untold heroes of our very own lives
Thank-you for guiding us along the way
Hail O Women, that inspire us each day
References: Rosa B Parks, Ruth Baden Ginsberg, Victoria Woodhull, Gloria Steinem, Susan B Anthony, Kamala Harris, Maya Angelou, Bessie Coleman, Malala Yousafzai, and Ada Lovelace)
