Tuesday, October 10, 2017

Day 10 - OctPoWriMo 2017: Power of the Pen

Power of the Pen

I understood the power of the pen
my eighth grade year

when I wrote that petition
on behalf of all the girls,

called for a school policy change.

We just want to have an opportunity
We just want to retain our dignity

We just want to have a choice
We just want to play soccer,

to have the chance to shine.

Writing meant speaking up
Signing meant standing up

Listening meant opening up
Saying "yes" meant evolution

And when the "yes" came
we felt heard.
.
We recognized our power, 
and reveled in it.









3 comments:

  1. Love it Annis, such conviction and strength ❤

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  2. :D
    I too loved soccer. I too am a strong and loud advocate for women's/girls rights. Have been from a young age.
    Thank you for reminding me of those times.

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