a lioness

in all her glory

guarding her mother

that's another story


backed into a corner

that's no worry

she's at her best

never sorry


just does what's right

knows what it takes

to make it through the night


as long as she doesn't forget

to love herself

as others might


fight the fight

do what's right

you can see  the light

but try as you might


you can't stand in the way

of what will be

just another day

and you will see


you need to take good care

of yourself

so you can carry on

and take a stand for

the one and only one


don't even think 

about what the others say

save your strength for another day

and may you sleep well at night

knowing that what you've done is right