Loose the chains and set me free!
No mortal man must validate me!
I am who I am and have always been
The strength of a nation, the rib bone of men
The voice of reason, the gift of insight
Blessed with endurance, enriched with might
I hold up the chains that tried to claim my liberty.
Ready, willing and able to move on victoriously.
A woman of truth, wisdom and power!
Mighty the words of the once silent flower
Keep solid my step and feet to the ground
My seeds of life have been sprinkled world round
Hear what I say. My actions don’t fear.
Finally the day of my freedom is here!
Alma Laughlin-Warren (c) 1996