A Mother’s Day Tribute

Who is She?

That stood in the halls of the Gods

Whose voice rang out with courage

To defend the Plan and the right

To choose progression over oppression

Who is She?

Who was God’s culminating creation

Remembered eternal truths

And partook of the fruit

So that we might be

Who is She?

That spoke to an angel

Became a chosen vessel

And delivered Him in birth

So that He could deliver us all

Who is She?

Who was a sinner

But recognized the Savior

And offered her tears and hair

To prepare Him for the cross

Who is She?

Who discovered the empty tomb

Heard the angels proclaim His triumph

Refused to leave without Him

And was the first to see Him

Who is She?

Who was the first transcriber

Gently peeled the tar and feathers

Lost so many children

And gave her husband to Carthage

Who is She?

Who loves despite betrayals

Forgives and heals wounds

Defends the voiceless and vulnerable

And is the Keeper of all life

Who is She?

Whose hands take up the sword to battle

Yet are soft enough to cradle

Who gives body, mind, and soul

Yet in return asks for so little

Who is She?

Who carries the titles

Daughter

Mother

Queen

She is Woman

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