More Than What The Eyes Have Pinned -
Poem by Vickie Nweke (Girl child Advocate)
You are more than a whisper in the wind,
More than what the eyes have pinned;
You are light wrapped in tender clay,
A promise born for a glorious day.
You carry laughter that heals the air,
A wisdom rare, beyond compare.
Your dreams are seeds the world must see,
For greatness flows in your decree.
Learn with hunger, grow with grace,
Let kindness crown your lovely face.
Your voice is strength, your heart a flame.
Walk in truth; not in shame.
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Do not bow to fear or shrinking worth.
You were designed to bless the earth.
Whether in palace, field, or street,
God’s purpose in you is complete.
Read, build, lead, do not just survive.
Create, restore, and keep hope alive.
For every girl, both far and near,
is a reason the world must cheer.
So rise, dear child, take your place
Shine with courage, shine with grace.
Heaven rejoices, the earth agrees:
You are a wonder, born to bring peace.
About Vickie Nweke
Vickie Nweke is passionate about breaking the stereotype of the girl child as powerless and dependent and ignorant. This poem is culled from her recent book, “Raising The Girl Child.”
