Advice to a Girl

Be strong: Like Juliet, who took a chance, Held on to hope though all seemed lost and gone. Be strong: Be like Jane Eyre, who found romance, With perseverance and hard work, held on. Be strong: Like Esther, who with courage saved A nation. She kept her standards unfurled. Be strong: Like Abigail Adams; behaved And learned, who through her writing changed the world. Be strong: Like Mother Teresa, who spread, With love in her hands, compassion to all. Be strong: Like Corrie ten Boom, she who tread On paths unfair, and did not fall or crawl. Be strong: Learn from those who have come and gone. Be strong: Though life is hard push through, move on.