Pioneer Women Blazing the trail Fearless and loyal Their hearts did prevail.
Discarding their treasures They forded the streams Lightening the load Pressing on t’ward their dreams. Babies were born In the roughest of times Cared for by family Though some often died.
Pioneer Women Knew sorrow and pain Typhoid and cholera Took its toll on the plains.
They wielded an ax With all of their might Along side their husbands Early morning ‘til night. Lye soap and scrub boards Were tools of the trade For once a week washings Of clothes… all homemade.
Pioneer Women Held strong to their faith Asking God’s blessings They walked in His Grace.
© 2004 Marie Williams
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