Iwd 2018 (International Women's Day)‘press For Progress' Poem by Dr John Celes

Soar the Skies that you can't see!
Walk the extra mile, succeed;
Climb the peaks unconquered yet;
Woman's power is no joke!

Sky is not your limit still;
Space has seen women who dared;
Scientists can be women too;
Strive to earn a name and fame.

Beget children, raise them well;
Be a wife and mother great;
Make the home a peaceful place;
Let the youth emulate you.

Invade every field you can;
Keep your identity clear;
Reach those heights that God allows;
You are not a bird in cage!

Life has roses and thorns too;
Joys have sufferings as well;
Keep your spirit undaunted;
Success smiles when failures cease.

But,
Be the bird that brings the brood;
Haste and waste should not fill life;
Dream really and achieve;
Risk not life, your most precious.

Let your identity remain;
Do not waste your time in vain;
Choose those acts that valour bring;
Make your gender pull out feats.

Try those feminine areas;
Get across all hurdles fast;
Leave behind footprints glorious;
Be role-model to your child.

Follow women with great minds;
Put your heart and soul in work;
Be a bold, brave chaste woman;
You can brave all storms of life.
‘Happy IWD 2018' to all women worldwide
Copyright by Dr John Celes 08-03-2018