We Are The Reckoning

Not just difficult women—necessary ones

This poem is dedicated to every woman who has ever stood up, spoken out, or dared to challenge the status quo. It is for those who have moved quietly yet persistently, those who have roared loudly in defiance, and those who continue to inspire change. May their courage ignite our own.

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In quiet defiance, we chart our course,
Rising voices piercing the dark.
Soft murmurs turned torrents,
Carving strength into stone.

We Are Unsilenced

Roots deep in soul, summits scaled,
Echoes of ancestors guide our stride.
We surpass boundaries, Marie Curie’s legacy—
Ever seekers, we dare the unknown.

One woman's defiance ignites the resistance

Colors blaze with Frida Kahlo’s fire,
Freedom etched bold, uncontained.
In silence profound, Jane Goodall whispers,
Truths spoken, universe claimed.

We Stand Unbowed

In corridors of power, our voices rise,
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez's fervor, challenging the guise.
Jasmine Crockett, with wit and might,
Confronts injustice, igniting the fight.

When power speaks truth, revolution follows

Emily Randall, with courage anew,
Advocates for all, her mission true.
Angela Alsobrooks, in Senate's embrace,
Champions equity with steadfast grace.

We Rise Unvanquished

Ayanna Pressley, with unwavering stand,
Speaks for the marginalized across the land.
Jena Griswold, defending the vote,
Ensures democracy remains afloat.

Her courage today reshapes tomorrow's democracy

Fierce on fields, Serena Williams’ battle cry echoes,
Strength beyond victory, resilience our creed.
Unity, shaped by Coretta Scott King,
Hope’s steady flame in stormy seas.

We Remain Indomitable

Harriet Tubman’s footsteps echo within,
Relentless march, dignity’s climb,
Rosa Parks’ quiet strength within adversity,
Our unity declared, unbroken, defined.

The storm chasers now command the lightning

Celebrate each victory,
Struggles etched deep, our spirit woven.
Maya Angelou’s wisdom whispers,
Our legacy spoken, enduring beyond time.

We Are Stormborn

Resolute and fierce, stories unfold,
Courageous truths, steadfast and bold.
With Gwen Ifill’s clarity, navigating,
Complex worlds, fate’s tapestry unwound.

From whispers of dissent to thunderous change

Pride etched in quiet resolve,
Our journey relentless, shared dreams revealed.
Strength in unity’s radiant chorus,
History’s fabric woven in steel.

The Unyielding Front

In fearless tales, Margaret Atwood writes,
Words flying free, boundless, unchained.
Mae Jemison’s voyage, our spirit inspired,
Horizons reached, futures reclaimed.

Where one woman stands firm, millions find their voice

Echoes of bravery, justice’s guides,
E. Jean Carroll’s resolve, steadfast light;
Roberta Kaplan’s warriors relentless,
Courageous hearts beating justice’s fight.

We Are The Reckoning

Echoes of bravery, justice’s guides,
Mahsa Amini's courage still abides.

Reminded by strength, our stance reclaimed,
We rise, fortified, voices unchained.
Persisting, enduring, women revered,
Eternal essence, unbowed and clear.

Not just difficult women—necessary ones

Now, sisters, your voice joins the call,
Each act of courage, no matter how small.
Together, the future we shall reclaim,
Every whisper, a spark; every action, a flame.

We Are Stormborn—
Not merely survivors—victorious ones.

Women! We are heartstrong.
Never yielding, we forge ahead.
In resilience united, eternally fierce,
We are battleborn.

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Each of these extraordinary women lives within us, waiting for the moment we allow their strength, courage, and defiance to rise. When we speak, act, and stand together, we harness their storm. Let them roar within us—let us become the storm itself.

Who has inspired you? When you think of strong women, who do you immediately recall? Tell us about them. Let’s find strength through them. Always forward, Gloria