There she stands,
by the window
phone in hand
baby on her back
Notion is open
she goes through her to-do list
pushing through each task,
There she sits,
pen in hand
hand in mid-air
she pauses to recollect her thoughts
plans for what her family will eat the next day
oh no, it’s for data to include in the slide she’s preparing,
There she is,
growing in her career
making good strides
and good money
but the bills are unending
she’s got aged parents
and siblings to take care of,
There she goes,
travelling the world
taking beautiful pictures
telling beautiful stories
but it is not enough
she must have a man
or how else is she able to afford all these?
There she stays,
growing in her field
having to prove herself
twice as much
yet she does not relent
she stays consistent
delivering excellent work.
She is every woman,
She is you,
She is me.
And so she thrives,
Despite the hurdles,
She is fully known,
Fully seen,
By the One who made her.
He calls her beautiful,
He calls her brave,
He calls her bold,
He calls her MINE
Don’t stop now, my lady,
Keep shining,
Keep showing up,
In your light,
Other women are lighted up.
This is
For her,
For every woman,
You are Known. Loved. Seen.
Love always,
You fellow queen,
Abba’s Daughter,
Esthitude
