Gloria.. Gloria..

​For Gloria:

Sung to the tune  of “The Battle Hymn of the Republic”

Verse:

I spent the morning sobbing,

and my eyes still show a mist

We’re in mourning.. hearts are  throbbing

What a loss.. this  feminist

Who has given girls this message:

Just stay strong! We must resist!

She helped the greater good 

Chorus:

All your sisters in Astoria 

Weep today for their dear Gloria

Globally, smart gals adore ya’

In EVERY neighborhood 

Verse:

She fought bravely for each  woman’s right

So early on the scene

She showed confidence.. so strong and bright

She birthed “Ms.” magazine 

I have idolized this heroine

since I was seventeen 

Back then.. I understood 

Rest in peace.. we’ll all remember..

All you stood for this November..

I’m so proud to be a member 

Of this great sisterhood