In a world of hidden strength I see you so clearly Two strong women Joined by blood and life But archetypes all the same Reflected through the ages At times just out of frame You keep the peace Bear the burdens And the children And live in the real world Of challenges and problems While dreaming of possibilities In the world of what ifs When the histories are written You are often invisible White space between the words Of public deeds and public spaces Standing in the background Unnoticed but essential The canvas supporting the vision The mortar holding bricks in place The thread stitching seams together The soil around the seeds Quietly you do your job With or without recognition Often without thanks You push up your sleeves You set to work Day after day Resilience personified I honor you