SHE WILL RISE

"There is no force greater than a woman determined to rise." W.E.B. Dubois

You may have taken her breathe temporarily

Knocked her down with disrespect

Trampled with lies till she hit rock bottom

Trashed her name with your smear campaign

She will rise

You may have thought she was lost in your saga

Held underwater by your deception and lies

Bruised, broken, and unable to push forward

She will rise

You may have tried to deny her justice

Exploited her compassion

Played on her sympathy

Underestimated her ability to stand in the fire

She will rise

She's been denied and disregarding for far to long

Has the heart of a warrior

Her mind is strong

Born with an insatiable hunger to succeed

She will rise

She knows what she deserves and won't settle for less

She'll fight for equality and champion the broken

Her most courageous act will be speaking out

She will rise

She will rise from the ashes

Step into her calling

Fulfilling her purpose

Raising a mighty roar

She will rise

And rise

Till her soul takes flight

E.M.H2022