Arise Warrior Woman, Arise!
A kid once told me their favorite color was September. And I agree-- The ever changing colors in the leaves remind me how beautiful change can be. The maps on the bottom of your feet show where you have been, But they don't stand a chance against the footprints you'll leave. Arise, warrior women, Arise! Let your battle wounds be nothing but a reminder of what was once behind And proof that you have never given up your fight. When the eyes in the mirror began to tell you lies, Arise warrior woman and sing, that the sun will rise and fall. A new day will come and bring sun rays just as beautiful as you. You are stunning, a masterpiece, and a sight to see-- You never outgrew the beauty of your youth. And you are worthy of someone to truly love you. When you speak you carry greatness For every trial will turn triumph. And for every moment will feed your story that carries wisdom and truth, Arise warrior woman and speak. Your story will shift atmospheres And offer a key to those longing to be free. You walk in boldness And dance in the face of obstacles. All your days you will proclaim, Pressing on no matter what comes your way. Arise warrior woman and dance, For you are clothed in dignity and strength. Your laughter echoes through the walls in your home, Illuminating the joy that washes the struggles unseen. You are a woman of joy and in turn a woman of peace. Arise warrior woman and laugh At the days to come. Arise warrior women and give, For we know that we can't do this alone. We lift the ones in need and choose unity. Alone we are strong, but together unstoppable. Arise and be a voice for the voiceless. We choose to stand even if they don't understand. Arise daddy moms, arise! With a hammer in one hand and a spoon in the other, Fixed the kitchen sink and also made the mac n’ cheese. Fitting two feet where four shoes should be, You may play two roles but the roles that you play Build a foundation for your children to arise and call you blessed. Your ceiling will be their floor for them to build upon a way that you have made. Arise warrior women and forgive For there actions or lack thereof Are not a burden but a blessing to love more and hug more And but choosing to let go You set an example that it's not only for them but for you For your love is louder than their hate will ever be Arise warrior woman and forgive you are free Arise warrior woman and express By your rawness you show that even strong women have days entirely spent on their knees And the war that you fight there is just as strong as the one on your feet Arise warrior woman and just be Let the bad days pass with the autumn leaves Arise working woman, arise! From the 3 hours in bus rides, And the 17 hour work day, And the bandaids on your swollen feet from the shoes that rub you the wrong way. Making sure your kids always have a meal even if you don't eat, Arise, warrior woman, and stand so we can applaud you For being the backbone of the family and always having follow through. Arise, warrior woman and walk! Even if it means away, Especially if it's towards your destiny. Sometimes it sounds like your heels on the hardwood floor. Sometimes is sounds like freedom. Sometimes it sounds like an open window and a closed door, The first time you have seen the sky as blur instead of grey. Arise, warrior woman, and walk, No more chains or leashes guiding your way. Arise, warrior women, and blow your trumpets! This is a celebration kinda day, When-you-speak-you're-finally-heard kinda day, A freedom-is-as-close-as-it-seems kinda day, The first-time-you-have-opened-your-wings-outside-of-the-cage kinda day, A plant-my-feet-no-more-running kind of celebration. Arise, warrior woman, and blow your trumpets. These walls don't stand a chance. Greatness has lonely moments And hidden moments. Sometimes it sounds like silence, And sometimes it feels broken. Yet there is power in the process that builds the On-stage moments-- The standing-in-applause moments, The first-time-tasting-freedom moments, The world-changing, chain-breaking moments. ARISE WARRIOR WOMAN! For not one single moment can define you, Yet everyone will build you. Arise warrior woman and Sing. Dance. Walk. Live. Give. Stand. Be. Arise, warrior woman, arise For you are a queen! And once you have tasted freedom, There is nothing else you will be.
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