The Egyptian Woman

The Egyptain Woman stands tall. 
                 Jewles on her throat 
                 and jewels in her hands. 

The Egyptain Woman's not small. 
                 she is a command 
     and she commands those in charge. 

The Egyptain Woman's a call. 
          to rise up from society 
      and to be better than them all. 

The Egyptain Woman's is all 
              that is fierce and true 
             and beautiful and new.  
 

Geri

MD

17 years old

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