The Shield Maiden

The shield maiden is strong,

powerful,

independent,

free.

She moves with feminine grace

but with dignity

and might.

Her enemies tremble in fear

Her allies sing her praises,

proud to be worthy of her,

glad she is on their side.

Each parry of her sword

Each swing of her axe,

proves she is the doom

of even the strongest man.

No one doubts her.

No one

dares

tell her she is less than anyone or anything.

The shield maiden is strong.

The shield maiden is free.