Inspired by you......

I believe women are warriors

We have the camouflage of softness
We have the courage of lions
We have the will of the ocean
We have the perseverance of mountains
We have the hope of ages
We have the patience of time
We have the strength of the wind
We have our faith that is unfailing

When those close to us are threatened we will defend them with our lives
When our partners stumble we brace ourselves so they can
lean on us till their strength returns
We motivate our friends to sigh today so they may resume
the battle tomorrow
We light the candles of prayer
We speak to God on behalf of the world
We share our cares and it makes the lot so much lighter
We have all the skills to survive the battle and protect our every charge

We cope
We organize
We nurse
We clean
We create
We share
We care
We laugh
We cry
We heal
We encourage
We amaze
We dazzle
We sparkle
We teach
We shine
We listen
We protect
We inspire
We talk
We negotiate
We wait
We dream
We understand
We try
We fail
We play
We seduce
We learn
We try again
We feel
We feed
We clothe
We love
We live

We pray
We pray
We pray

We remember:
Remember the bad times that were followed by better times
Remember those who have passed for those who will be
Remember the time and the place of everything
Remember gratitude when we need so much

We are connected to other woman
Through words
Through thoughts
Through shared experience
Through kindness and compassion
Through children and men and through each other

Through God
Who made us women
Who asked us to be warriors
Who knew we would agree

That is the Weapon wield

©Willow