Holy Women
Daughters of Mary Virgin Mother of God, Your mom Was pretty darn cool. Not because she was The Holy Mother, Or because she was chosen Out of all others, no.
You can see it, can't you?
In your heart that beats for not one But a nation, For the miles you would travel To fight a persecution â You are a splitting image of her.
You are a woman of compassion And love And purity And if anyone ever tells you That crowns were only made for kings Tell them to pray 40 Hail Mary's on a Wednesday So they can all hear About your mother's Coronation As Queen of Heaven and Earth.
Princess, You were born to rule.
Daughters of Anna, Quiet, gentle souls-- You are quite a cunning one, aren't you. All around you, You see Squabbling and arguments Debates and tempers flaring People who have learned too much of Getting what they want; Not enough Of the value of patience â But your mother has taught you well.
You have so much to share to the world â The world Is not yet ready.
So for now, You will wait.
Daughters of Bathsheba, Let them see you, Clearly Reveal to them the naked truth â
That you, Are a lot more than your body. That your strength Is in the power of your mind And in the eloquence of your ideas Free-flowing in a fountain of their doubt, Let them simmer In your brilliance, Because everyone knows That Solomon obviously Got his wisdom from his mother.
Wise girl, Don't ever let them push you To the background When you were made To be watched Center stage.
Daughters of Judith, You were born with a sparkling beauty No one could ignore. All your life, You have hidden Behind the jewels of tinkling laughter And blinding smiles â
I see you. And I see that you Were born a warrior With a sword that's bound in chains.
Do not let them dictate That a woman cannot fight back â You have more balls Than any of those men Trying to hold you back. Know that you may not hold a sword, But the battle is in your hands. Fight back, honey â Fight back and win.
Daughters of Eve, You are just like your mother.
You are not weak, Nor are you the only sinners The world has ever seen. You are curious â Bright, young woman, You dared to test the waters Adam would not touch.
Careless, they call you â Selfish. But their words cannot dim The brightness of your eyes;
Remember that while he was prepared To sit in silence, You had the courage To stand up.
Women.
Your mothers were the catalysts of change In a world who thought they were less.
Now their mass has ended â Go, and make your difference to the world.
â z.l.
(In honor of todayâs Womenâs March, this is for you, girls. Keep being amazing.)














