Pioneer

A Poem by Anonymous

She was present, all things considered

She was aware, of all that surrounded her

She was strong, in the face of upheaval

And in the end, she knew when to leave

She traversed lands, and made new ones

She garnered skills, until she was ready

She was strong, in the wake of change

And in the end, she knew when to leave

She landed solidly, on ground that was soft

She treaded softly, as loudness echoed

She was strong, in a time of weakness

And in the end, she knew when to leave

She was smart, in the right context

She was generous, to all those around

She was strong, in an age of regret

And in the end, she knew when to stay