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xv strong women Pat Mora Some women hold me when I need to dream, rock, rocked my first red anger through the night. Strong women teach me courage to esteem, to stand alone, like cactus, persevere when cold frowns bite my bones and doubts incite. Some women hold me when I need to dream. They walk beside me on dark paths I fear, guide with gold lanterns: stories they recite. Strong women teach me courage to esteem. They watch me stumble on new trails I clear. In hope, feed me their faith, a warm delight. Some women hold me when I need to dream. In their safe arms, my visions reappear: skyfire voices soar, blaze, night ignite. Strong women teach me courage to esteem. They sing brave women, sisters we revere whose words seed bursts of light that us unite. Some women hold me when I need to dream. Strong women, teach me courage to esteem. Reprinted from Communion (Arte Público Press, 1991). ...

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