CAWP is nothing if not consistent in our message. This version comes from Senior Communications Officer Kathy Kleeman.
You're well aware of just what's wrong
You want to see solutions now.
It's been this way for far too long.
You'd make it work -if you knew how.
We'll tell you how to get it done:
You take the lead - yes, you could run!
"But I'm not ready, I'm too scared!
I don't know all the issues cold.
There must be someone more prepared -
I'm way too young -- or far too old!"
All those excuses, every one
Can be dismissed - yes, you can run!
You might not have considered it.
"That's someone else - it's not my thing.
I'll help them win, I'll do my bit.
But my hat won't be in the ring."
Look in the mirror: There's the one
To make the race - yes, you should run!
When you start tasks, you see them through,
You've led your church, your PTO,
You've planned events, raised big bucks too,
You network like a business pro.
As capable as anyone,
Who'd do it better? Please, just run!
You listen well; you're fair and kind,
Folks with your skills are way too few,
Besides, you have a brilliant mind,
We need your female voice and view.
There is no doubt that you're the one
To do the job - step up and run!
We'll put it to you straight and clear
With not one shred of hesitation:
Not decades hence, but now and here,
Consider this your invitation!
Who knows? It might just be great fun,
But you can't win -- unless you run! |