Life In 19x19

International Men's Day this year, in November, will have the theme of zero suicide, which has a vague go lilt. But International Women's Day next week, on Wednesday 8 March 2023 is something we have been celebrating in a go way almost daily on this forum for a looooong time, through the Amazon Army.

Nevertheless, the campaign can be widened. How about if people here, especially the lurkers, could make a special effort to celebrate go's women with more varied kind of post. A post from an actual woman would be a great start! News from Daniela that Myongji University may have seen the light would be another fillip - fingers crossed! A word from Ukrainian go women so we can show our support? A drawing, a cartoon, a belated Valentine's card?

As Burns reminds us:

There's nought but care on ev'ry han' ,
In ev'ry hour that passes, O:
What signifies the life o' man,
An 'twere na for the lasses, O.

(an = if)

Chorus:
Glorious are the women game players, O
Glorious are the women game players, O
Their skill and grace, their wit and charm
Bring joy to all spectators, O

With nimble fingers on the board,
They plot and plan their winning moves, O
Their strategies both sharp and sound,
Their rivals they do surely prove, O
Glorious are, etc.

No longer deemed a man's domain,
These women boldly take their stand, O
And show the world with every play,
That they have a skilled hand, O
Glorious are, etc.

From chess to cards, from dice to tiles,
These women show their game is strong, O
Their laughter rings out clear and bright,
As they play all the day long, O
Glorious are, etc.

So let us raise a joyful cheer,
For women who love games of all kind, O
Their talent and their spirit bright,
Are a treasure we must always find, O
Glorious are, etc.

Chorus:
Glorious are the women game players, O
Glorious are the women game players, O
Their skill and grace, their wit and charm
Bring joy to all spectators, O

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