In a world of prejudice, she stood tall,
A woman of strength, Shirley Chisholm's call.
Born in Brooklyn, raised to be bold,
She shattered barriers, her story untold.
With courage and grace, she made her way,
A trailblazer in the dawn's early gray.
Fighting for justice and equality's sake,
Speaking up for those forgotten by mistake.
In the halls of Congress, her voice resounded,
A voice for the people, firmly grounded.
"Unbought and unbossed," her mantra proclaimed,
A beacon of hope, her purpose untamed.
With eloquent words and passion's fire,
She sparked change, fueled by her desire.
A true pioneer, brave and strong,
Shirley Chisholm's legacy lives on.
Her legacy carries through time's expanse,
An icon, an inspiration, a woman of chance.
From Shirley Chisholm, the lesson we learn,
To stand up, speak out, and never yearn.
In the history of leaders, she holds a place,
Shirley Chisholm, a legacy of grace.
Her impact persists, a guiding light,
A reminder to fight for what is right.