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Editorial Reflections - a poem for International Woman's Day

A poem written to honour International Women's Day and women around the world for their contributions daily

Dedicated to global 'sisters' around the world...

You may not even know...

               I need to tell you now, 

     That I truly SEE you 

                                     I see the depth of your authentic 

                                                   BEAUTY

That bubbles up from within and shines all around you, even when you may not realize 

                                 as you move about 

                                       at your own unique pace

                     to do what needs to be done with purpose

                                       with grace 

                                        with dignity

                         to accomplish, inspire, delight, dance 

                as you compassionately care                                                                       

                          for others - before yourself, 

                                                             each day. 

            I want you to know, to feel 

                        Appreciated, Admired, Honoured

                                   But most of all

                                                    CHERISHED

            because the woman you are 

                                      is an inspirational teacher

                         a mentor, a confident peace-maker

                                              and nurturing caregiver. 

            Your ability to create, improvise and adapt bring such 

                      joy and hope to all who walk with you in Life.                  

                I SEE YOU for the woman you are, the girl you carry within and the selfless person that wraps her arms around the world as you struggle, fight, and stand for truth.

                 I SEE YOU late at night cleaning, holding, making, quietly crying with exhaustion,  before you pull yourself together to start again tomorrow with a smile. 

                  I SEE YOU writing that little note of cheer, kissing away a fall and rolling up your sleeves to make the world a better place. 

                   I SEE YOU dancing in your nightie, a queen in sweats, turning a moment of despair into a giggle fest in the blink of an eye! 

 

             I just wanted you know...

                            that we SEE YOU! 

                     I hope you'll take these simple words of sincerity and love and wrap them around your heart today and always.

                              I'm so thankful for your presence in my life and on this planet earth. 

                                        I treasure you! 

                                             I SEE YOU! 

Happy International Women's Day to the incredibly beautiful women that inspire me continually - soul to soul. I SEE YOU!