I need not seek the spotlight
In order to outshine the false prophets
I need not stand ahead of the crowd
In order to have a raised voice
I need not tell a hundred and one lies
In order to achieve a unified vision
I may stand to the side
I may be small
I may shiver at the cold
Yet I will preserve
Yet I will stand strong
Yet I will withstand
I remain steadfast in my integrity
Through this winter of discontent
I remain steadfast in my convictions
Despite the cold blowing winds
I retain a sense of personal clarity
In spite of the lingering clouds
I am my mother’s daughter
I am my son’s mother
And honor them I shall
Inspired by the Daily prompt of: Never Surrender
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Of scary monsters and nice flights
Categories: identity, Leadership, Poetry, women, workplace
psychologistmimi 
Beautifully expressed!
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Thank you so much
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I really enjoyed reading that. Reminds me of Robert Frost
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Oh wow thank you so much for your nice note and thanks for stopping by Have a fabulous evening/day 🙂
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