The Poem: She Can Do Anything

Be the wings for those who have none.

Be the hero of their story, O great women.

( Leigh )

We are a delicate filigree of grace and fire, wrought from a pyre of a thousand wisdoms.

All that beauty and all that power, And we know there is hope for us yet.

( Humayra )

She is compassionate and strong.

She conquers hearts deep and the mountains tall.

( Sibo )

She bears the weight of many on her shoulders.

She can bend for the love yet she is unbreakable.

( Ntombifuthi )

Black child, you are on your own and yet so loving.

Give me flowers while I can still smell them.

( Unatay )

She can do anything that she wants to, anything she sets her mind to.

She can do anything, because she is brave.

( Edward Purcell )

She can do anything, because she is strong.

She can do anything that men can do, only better.

( Edward Purcell )

She is strong and brave; yet so fragile.

Treat her like the beautiful flower that ornaments our gardens.

( Edward Purcell )

Her beauty is a journey;

her empowerment is the destination.

( Bianca Braham )

She can cook great meals while wearing heels.

She can feed the world with one morsel and fight with one spirit.

( Ella )