Susan B. Anthony

written for the "Without them" contest

Susan B. Anthony

I thank you for standing up for me

At six you stood up for women's education

insulted when they refused to teach you long division

At twenty-nine you fought for equal pay for female teachers

and you joined with other women's rights fighters

Speaking out against slavery

you bravely fought for all encompassing equality

Though you didn't live to see women gain the vote

you were strong enough and to this cause you were devote

The Nineteenth amendment, on August 18, 1920 saw your dream realized

And in 1979 you became immortalized

as your face was the first real-life American female emblazoned upon a coin

as I sing your praises; I hope that my sister women will join

If you had not fought so hard

future generation would not reap the reward

I live my life as a woman free

all because you stood up for me

"Equality and votes for women!" was your battle cry

and now women and men alike can aim for the sky

So powerful and policy changing was your campaign

And now I thank you for fighting for the rights of the average jane

Truly note worthy

are you; Susan B. Anthony!