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Inspiration

October23

Within a week, I had the pleasure of listening not only to one but two truly inspirational African American women.  This doesn’t even come close to expressing my gratitude for what they bring to our collective lives, but it’s something.

O, Woman

O, Black Woman,

teach me your ways.

Your sing-song voice that

carried over the ocean

and through the years;

Hum now your heart,

released through your

Hands the power of the Almighty.

Bishop, your laugh;

O, to hear your song.

Yes, Sister.

You’ve walked miles I’ll

never know,

but the Disciple’s path

we’ll share.

We’ll journey on.

I feel your heart.

I know your song.

Ms. Giovanni, look this way again.

Your eyes a-twinklin’,

Your mouth a fountain

of Joy, of Truth.

I know what you’re sayin’.

The grandmother I long to be.

Respect embodied.

No time for bullshit.

Love is too important.

The Wise Woman in me

Sees,

Knows,

Loves,

Recognizes

herself in You.

Hallelujah!

posted under Musings, Spirituality
2 Comments to

“Inspiration”

  1. On October 23rd, 2011 at 4:31 pm Sara Says:

    Thanks, Uta, for listening first. Enjoy again! Love you!!!

  2. On October 23rd, 2011 at 5:20 pm Jason Says:

    Awesone!