Strong: Mary Shadd; Lawyer and Publisher
Who among us women exhibit strength
Without first knowing weakness
Who among us women are strong
Without being humble
Striking: Valaida Snow; Musician Extraordinaire
Words, not really
We grow through life's beauty
We learn throughout the length of time
We utilize our strength
While increasing knowledge fills our mind
Stalwarth: Bessie Smith; Actress
We suffer, we laugh, we cry
We dry our eyes when necessary
Straight and tall we stand
Why, because we can?
No, because it's in the plan
Serene: Ellen Sirleaf; President of Liberia
When daylight brings the morning dew
Winds whispering breezes flow
Lifting up the windows of our souls
Bringing forth our spiritual renew
Spiritual: Sojourner; The Truth For Women's Rights
We softly sing praises
Sometimes under our breath
Long ago songs of fellowship
Are those our memory raises
Old Time Religion
Substance: Sloane Stevens; Professional Tennis Player
Songs of youth, hymns in church
Jesus loves me this I know
The tap tap of feet
Waving hands
Up and down to and fro
Sublime: Roshara Sanders; Exec. Sous Chief, Combat Veteran
Strong women raised us
The best they knew how
Not by happenstance
Sometimes a blessing in disguise
Steadfast: Symone Sanders; Political Activist
And then we grew
Sixteen
By sixteen
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