INTERNATIONAL DAY OF THE GIRL.

Abigail Ita

Born into this world, a precious soul awakens,

Growing steadily with each passing day, a journey unshaken,

Through laughter and tears, a spirit so bright,

As you blossom into a woman with destiny untold,

May your spirit soar, courageous and bold.

For despite the challenges faced on this earthly way,

In a society that sometimes fails to see,

To the mothers, the single mothers, and aunties so dear,

To the mighty ones holding positions of authority, without fear, to the girls who are still growing into full fleshed women who will take over the World power in years to come,

Oh virtuous women, shining bright in the crowd;

Florence Ita, Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie, Temilade Salami, your names aloud. Amongst others. 

You've broken the barriers set upon the girl child,

Through your strength and wisdom, you've conquered the wild, you've become a force to be reckoned with and the for the Girl Child to look up to. 

Today we celebrate you, holding you high,

May your light continue to shine, reaching the sky.

"Invest in Girls' Rights: Our Leadership, Our Well-being." 

Ignited by the words of Amiable Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie's books,

Every girl child, take heed and read, these words of empowerment, a sacred seed.  

For if you ever feel this way, remember Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, Director-General of the World Trade Organization. Oprah Winfrey, A legendary household name. Temilade Salami, a Global Superstar Environmentalist. Mo Abudu, a Force to be reckoned with in the Media world. Amongst other Influential Women. 

For you too can hold positions of Acclaim. Never feel under privileged as a 

Never feel lesser, dear girl child, aim for the sky,

Break those barriers, let your spirit fly,

Great things arise from humble beginnings, it's true,

On this International Day of the Girl Child, let our hopes intertwine,

Breaking societal chains, united hand in hand.

Through LOVE and SUPPORT, let's erase every fear,

Cheers to your bright future, let your spirits shine.

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