Inspirational Birthday

Birthday: Inspirational Day
Women embracing their vulnerability
That’s what I had in my mind I’d find
Instead I found women
Surviving challenges in their lives

Courage personified as the Pink Ladies Choir
Held me spellbound
Sharon O C in her civic role shared her tale of
Motherhood and career
Andrea Beagley shone like a light
As her Voice floated over the
Hushed crowd

A poem delivered with oomph and style
I wanted to shake Margo’s C’s hand and say
You’re an inspiration to every woman today.
Pat S – a first in our time – told how she mixed being bishop
Moving South and her marriage vows

And schoolgirl Annie Mc C
Made St Mary’s proud when she articulated her
Map for her journey through life.
I have to admit I had a little sigh
When I thought of the hurdles she’d meet on her way.
And Bronagh Gallagher od stage and fame

What can I say?
I felt humbled and inspired as her story she relayed
Diane Greer touched a deep part of me
I couldn’t say what lyrics she breathed
I just know she brought me near to tears

And ‘Bubblebum’ and her Chinese yarn
Taking the business world by storm
Anita Robinson with her witty repertoire
The icing on the cake for a writer like me
.
The food on the plate and the people I met
Like, Carmel,Philla and Annmarie
Great Hall, Guildhall, it may have been
But for me it was the women
All ages and creeds that emulated greatness
In each their own way as they celebrated your birthday
Dear FWIN that day 27 of March 2014.