Not the First

Not the first . . . .
         to shoot a moose
         be a basketball star
         enter a beauty pageant
         marry high school sweetheart.

Not the first . . .
         to change her mind
         be a working mother
         faced with ethic’s scandal
         fighting for her beliefs.

Not the first . . .
         to have a son enlist proudly
         be a committed Christian
         photograph with elegance
         speak her mind publicly.

Not the first . . .
         to cause controversy
         be questioned endlessly
         with a pregnant unwed daughter
         female Vice-presidential candidate

Not the first . . .
         to love state and nation
         be considered feisty and crafty
         with a special needs child
         affect fashion with accessory.

Not the first . . .
         to draw a nation of whispers
         to be unapologetic for whom she is
         to awake generations in debate
         to stand tall as a role model.

Not the first . . .
          nor will she be the last.