And Still I Rise

I am a woman

I’m a woman of royal distinction,

Created with God’s love and beauty.

He protects me with His goodness and grace,

And I have vowed to Him my loyal duty.

I am rising

I am a woman

I’m a woman filled with spiritual wisdom,

I have risen from the chains that bound me,

I am diligent, strong and trustworthy,

As I grow into what God wants me to be.

I’m still rising

I am a woman

I’m a woman, who holds life in balance,

My life is not my own,

“Use me oh Lord as I endeavor,”

As I pray to make heaven my eternal home.

And Still I rise

I am a woman

I rise above the highest mount, on hind’s feet guided by Him,

I rise above the sparkling stars that shine ever so bright,

For I have been chosen, called out of darkness,

Into His marvelous light.

AND YET, I STILL RISE

Carolyn L. Miller

June 4, 2012