HAPPY INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S DAY 2024!
From the desk (or couch) of Suzanne F. Stevens to magnificent you!
In a world of diverse hues and myriad views,
My wish for International Women’s Day 2024 is true.
Respect and dignity for all, not just a few,
Regardless of race, faith, or Instagram’s view.
My wish for International Women’s Day 2024,
Is for women to govern their bodies, to have the final say,
For reproductive rights to be solely theirs,
A choice that’s respected, come what may.
In war zones, where horror unfurls,
My wish for International Women’s Day 2024,
Is for an end to the violence that shatters pearls,
For women to be safe, not victims of war.
At home, at work, in every space,
My wish for International Women’s Day 2024,
Is for abuse to cease, for a safer place,
For respect and equality to be at the core.
Progress marches on, but let it be swift,
My wish for International Women’s Day 2024,
Is for acceleration, for the heavy clouds to lift,
For intersectional equality to be a closed door.
My wish for International Women’s Day 2024,
Is for open paths for women to soar,
To embrace their brilliance, to explore,
To shine as jewels, bright and so much more.
To acknowledge their essence, unique and strong,
My wish for International Women’s Day 2024,
Is for authentic leadership, where they belong,
Free from the lure of patriarchal chains, evermore.
Let women uplift, celebrate, and amplify,
My wish for International Women’s Day 2024,
Is for a chorus of voices, reaching high,
For unity in mission, impact, and more.
For equality in leadership, in every sphere,
My wish for International Women’s Day 2024,
Is for women at the helm, without fear,
Guiding corporations, governments, to the fore.
With collective feminine energy, let’s envision,
My wish for International Women’s Day 2024,
A world where all have a dignified position,
Where the marginalized find pathways to soar.
In a world where every voice is heard,
My wish for International Women’s Day 2024,
Is for women to be paid what they deserve,
For their expertise, not to work for free anymore.
Empowerment for women, to empower in turn,
My wish for International Women’s Day 2024,
Is for their wisdom to be valued, not to spurn,
For a world where ‘WE’ is forevermore.
Make your contribution count for you, me, we,
That’s my wish for International Women’s Day 2024!
by Suzanne F. Stevens
#MakeYourContributionCount! #YouMeWeEvolution
Let’s do this! 