We are Woman, Hear us Roar

He said o women how small and puny
you are born pretty and fragile fit only to procreate
preparing the food keep the house tidy
for that we will love you, give our support
 
Han Suyin, author doctor and politician
born in a time of change  
when the world was exploding  
a new culture formed by war
 
she survived the changes
a leader of women carving roads
towards empowerment through her pen
shared her talents with the world
 
a fearless leader Indira Gandhi
a trailblazer for women in determination
born during the struggle for independence
she grew up tall and strong
 
taking over the political helm  
as Prime Minister guiding India
through all trials and tribulations
until a gunshot silenced her voice
 
Benazir Bhutto In the land of Pakistan
lovely woman with an elegant grace
she defied the chains of culture
and stood up on the political stage
 
she was a bright star shining bright
showing hope and determination to others
less fortunate than her in being heard
fought for justice until a bullet collapsed her  
 
Malala Yusufzai was a child  
when the bullet found her
for wanting to go to school  
forbidden by Taliban
 
she found her voice in a distant land
and now speaks on the rights of children
to have an education
recipient of Nobel peace prize laureate  
at the age of 17
 
Corazon Aquino ascended to the throne
of president in the Philippines
through tears and fears
her beloved Ninoy shed his blood
 
in his return with thoughts of democracy
with determination and love
but the overwhelming greed for grab
faded her into the background
 
"We are Woman Hear us Roar...
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