Inspiration
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!

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