Women

Amelia taught us to soar.

Marie taught us to think.

Sally taught us to fly.

Eleanor taught us to speak up.

Jane taught us to write.

Rosa taught us to stand up.

Anne taught us not to forget our history.

Frida taught us to draw.

Malala taught us we could be educated.

Oprah taught us to host.

Ruth taught us to be just.

Sacagawea taught us to lead others in our path.

Susan taught us to vote.

Harriet taught us to help. 

Lucy taught us to act.

And Joan taught us to fight.

Posted in response to the challenge International Women's Day.

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