Women

Every word is courage

Every sentence is war

Every dance is coordination

Every song is audacity

Every moment is victory

Every one of us is a leader

Every one of us is brave

Every one of us is smart

Every one of us is strong

Every one of us has a heart

Everyone else thinks we're silly

Everyone else thinks we're emotional

Everyone else thinks we're weak

Everyone else thinks we can't stand on our own feet

We can pick ourselves up

We can survive the pain

We can prove you wrong

We can paint a picture

We can write a song

We can lead a team

We can defend our beloved

We can be corporate stars

We can be athletic

We don't claim to be superior

We know we're not inferior

We are Women

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