Poem - I Hope My Daughter Uses Her Voice

I love this poem. I believe its for all women, daughters, mothers, wives - survivors and warriors that we are!

Poem written by Kiara Whittle

Background music: The Pearl Masters Daughter by Victory Olympia Day

Transcript

I Hope That My Daughter Uses Her Voice By Kiara Whittle I bet she'll be pretty, They say at her cot. I wonder what this means, So I ask. Pretty what? Pretty bold? Pretty bright? Pretty wise, Loud and brave? But they just mean her face, And they hope she'll behave. But I hope my daughter doesn't do as she's told. As long as she's safe, I hope my daughter is bold. She questions the world, She fights as she'll stand. She knows she has power, As great as any man. She is sporty or creative, She has so much to say. She is kind and inquisitive, And changes the world each day. When she becomes a teen, I know the world will seem tight. With a small box to fill, And then she'll be right. I hope she knows her beauty doesn't come from her face. That being a woman doesn't mean knowing your place. And I hope she is happy and fights for her choice. I hope that my daughter always uses her voice.

Reviews

YES... All daughters (and sons). What a beautiful world would it be, if we were all taught to speak for ourselves instead of being predefined by others. Thank you for this valuable reminder. 🙏✨

I heard my mother's voice and simultaneously poured these words right back out to my 21 yr old daughter as well and tears poured through out. Ty 💛

My Granddaughter!
I see this as she is growing up, 100%.

We raised 4 sons. My son is raising her with power and might.
Thank you.

Beautiful 💛

What a lucky daughter having a mother who wishes her all of this! Beautiful poem, thank you. 💝