By: Ts. ChM. Dr Kumuthini Chandrasekaram
She, a Woman,
She strives with pride,
She knows the pain of lone struggle,
She understands the value of support.
She, a Woman,
She smiles to evoke hope,
She offers a beam graciously,
She understands the value of kindness.
She, a Woman,
She does not brown-nose,
She is responsible and noble,
She understands the value of valour.
She, a Woman,
She emotes deep empathy,
She practices astute acumen,
She understands the value of sensibility.
She, a Woman,
She doesn’t seek fame,
She has a natural tendency to help,
She understands the value of humanity.
She, a Woman,
She makes her choices,
She stays true to her ethics,
She understands the value of fortitude.
She, a Woman,
She appreciates herself,
She gives importance to self-esteem,
She understands the value of dignity.
She, a Woman,
She doesn’t care for gender bias,
She gives and takes respect equally,
She understands the value of character.
She, a Woman,
Worthy of respect,
Oracle of feminism,
Miracle of originality,
Angel of devotion,
Nurture of nature.
She, a Woman,
She is who she is,
She knows her worth,
She understands the value of femininity.
This poem is dedicated to all women in conjunction with the International Women’s Day celebrated annually on 8 March. The author is a Research Officer at Universiti Malaya, and may be reached at kumuthinic@um.edu.my