We are in for a very, very long haul…
I am asking everything you have to give.
We will never give up…
You will lose your youth, your sleep,
Your arches, your strength, your patience,
Your sense of humor… and occasionally
The understanding and support of
the people that you love very much.
In return, I have nothing to offer you
But your pride in being a woman,
All your dreams you’ve ever had for
Your daughters, and nieces and granddaughters,
Your future and the certain knowledge
At the end of your days that you
Will be able to look back and say
That once in your life you gave everything you had
For justice.
Jill Rukelshaus
NWPC Convention, San Jose, 1977
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