By Leila Gillings
The Phenomenal Woman
She walks into the room
Head held high,
With the wings on her back
Giving her the motivation to fly
The eyes of judgment stare at her
She knows she is made of gold
All she ever needs to do is express
Her mind and soul
She puts forth her best
No longer caring about negativity from the rest
And soon realizes that her vulnerability is key
She unlocks her heart and everyone hears her voice reign
In there lies pain and power she dares to retain
The Phenomenal Woman
The Queen herself
She has learned to put everything aside until she knows herself first.
The qualities of this woman are relentless, passionate, vulnerable and authentic
When she takes that look in the mirror, strength is all she can see
She holds the barrier of society’s standards
But she takes it as a reminder that being her true self is the only thing that matters.
A Phenomenal Woman
May she ask herself: What does it mean to be a Woman?
Being a woman means creating the building blocks of solidarity
Taking what she knows and what everyone else said she couldn’t be
The eyes behind that pain, is what motivates a woman to no longer stay sane
A woman’s voice is the symphony to freedom
We are the adamant sound like the beat of a drum
The Phenomenal Woman
May you walk this Earth knowing your worth
Going through many experiences learning about yourself
Knowing you are a blessing of power in disguise
That will soon open up so many eyes
Her vision and power are is what she upholds
It’s so raw and real that she cannot help but stand out and be bold
The world is hers
And she is unstoppable
Any barrier stopping her from being her best is impossible
She aspires to inspire
Because who she is and what she values will create a change and transpire
The Phenomenal Woman
She is one that cannot be stopped
She is the one that will tell the truth unapologetically
Leaving you with your heart to drop
Her resilience is her pot of gold
Now it is time to sit up and listen
Because this is your moment to form a connection
To the passion that comes from the depths of her soul.
Resilience
A woman of her word
No matter the circumstance
Genuinity is what she wants everyone to hear and see
Engagement and power lies within her eyes
Living in her truth is what she wants everyone to realize
A past never dictates a future
Devoting time to a passion that could save lives
And the ability to work against the odds and give the world a chance to become less stigmatized
Vicariously living through one another
Inspiring those who take after their mothers
Stepping into the room with all attention on her
She releases the spark that makes heads turn
Knowing that with her mind of power all systemic bridges will burn
Courage
Take a chance
A risk that will change lives
Miracles are the ones we see through each other’s eyes
I can be who I want to be
Knowing that I will be stigmatized
A tie that will bring me to a reality that showcases otherwise
My mind, heart, and soul
A force to be reckoned with
Living freely releases the inner depths of me
Looking for an answer that can only be made by the power invested in me
Overstepping is not my goal
Releasing my power and purpose will only cure my soul
You are the only one that can take a leap of faith no matter what you are told
Stand by Your Word
State your passion
Tell who needs to be aware
A mind of power is what you are given
Create. Innovate. Empower.
Your mind is the top of your tower
An opportunity of a lifetime
Beat the odds and
Reveal what is within with
All fears aside
Making people realize your work ethic and pride
Stand with the person that knows you best and let the world respect your name
As you will become untouchable, a powerful woman is your title of fame
Woman Solidarity
What does it mean to be a woman?
We look in the mirror, trying to define our outer image
But little do we know our inner power is what shines through
We go through life trying to find ourselves
As society does not want to see us win
We must take that power and breathe in the positive peace
That is within
We redefine and recreate
That is our purpose
Build that interconnectedness
Know your worth
We are capable
Take pride in the opportunity of life you were given from birth
LEILA GILLINGS is a student at Bard College at Simon’s Rock.
