I’m renowned at work for writing a ditty
But I’m no poet so there’s a pity
For special occasions I’m commissioned to write
But never as a president before tonight.
The forthcoming year is now all planned
With the help of many all aspects in hand
Dinners & speakers, functions and trips
A good time to be had without any blips
We’ll be sure to follow the Soroptomist theme
For women worldwide who can only but dream
Of warm shelter, good food and kindness of heart
In Education & learning we can help make a start
My passion is children, a whole lifetime of giving
As a mother of two and a teacher for a living
Supporting the families who are in most need
With love and with learning, we’re helping to lead
My charity this year will focus on those
Who struggle to find food, school books and clothes
Marys Meals is its name, we’ll feed quite a few
For seven pounds a year is all that is due
My retirement begun and a new chapter for me
Brings my focus to Soroptimism for all to see
I’m really excited by the year up ahead
And am thankful for support as I warily tread
So at the start of yet another year
Our friendship with each other is abundantly clear
We’ll need to continue extending our hands
To envelop our sisters across all the lands