My Woman,
Time and time again, you have been broken and disenchanted
Oh, how you have been suppressed and always been taken for granted
It's been only a few decades that you were given these wings to fly
And the world is still in awe of how swiftly you have risen to high
You are now a woman with a book and a pen; a mind and a voice
Your resilience has reframed your onus into an empowered choice
From outrage to courage; subservient to a leader; you are no longer a victim
Turn a deaf ear when they say "To dream" is a sin
Love the way you triumphed over society’s paradigm of an ideal lady
Learnt the art of self-love; conquered your fears and turned these urban myths into a parody
Let’s also cheer for the men who believe that “Women hold up half the sky”
Those who endorse gender equality, challenge stereotypes and don’t pry
The journey of women empowerment still has miles to go
But don’t you falter and keep on stealing the show
Although the tunnel is long and the light is out of sight
Don’t the wise say "Stars are the brightest in the darkest night!"
Happy Women’s Day!!
