Courageous women
Breaking the mold
Taking the path less trodden
Going somewhere unknown
Courageous women
Breaking with tradition
When tradition did not answer
The questions posed by their hearts
Courageous women
Leaping out of the shadow of men
And Lighting the world
With brilliant light
Courageous women
Who didnt believe in can’t
Were not deterred by obstacles
Who dared to dream
Who dared to try
Courageous women
Spiritual giants
Powerful yet calm
Determined yet gentle
Persuasive yet mild
Courage can be quiet
Courage can be calm
Courage does not need to
Shout out
Courage needs no audience
Or praise or approval
Does not search for glory
Or fame or hurrah
Courageous women in the past
Courageous women of our time
Your audacity, our light, our guide!
Lida Berghuis
February 10th, 2012
