WOMEN

Good women of my family:
Sister, daughter, mother, wife,
Could all women be your equal
Everyone would have a good life.

True women of any family:
Mother, sister, wife, daughter,
Were everyone faithful as you
Nobody’s will would falter.

Kind women of each family:
Mother, daughter, wife, sister,
Should any girl make you her guide
No good heart could resist her. 

Wise women of earth’s family
Sister, daughter, wife, mother
If all men would heed your counsel
They would strive to live as brothers.

Strong women of our families:
If each of them had their due
None would hide in the shadows
Waiting to say, “Me too.”