“My sisters, we are strong and vulnerable and resilient and powerful and full of humanity. We are busy caring for the world, and protecting our sons and most of our daily struggles are overlooked. These poems are a window to our hearts. We are at the intersection of sexism and racism and need an extra dose of love. As a matter of fact, we need deep and abiding love. We need love without having to struggle, without having to prove ourselves worthy. Love, loyalty and respect just because we have beautiful souls. When you look in the mirror, see your majesty, see all the beauty that is inside of you. The world may not alway see us so allow the light of self-love to shine brightly.
Roar to your own beat!
Janet ”
Poem: from one sister to another
There will be days when you wake up and feel like you have nothing left to give Listen to your body - rest, pray, exercise, meditate, detox from anything unhealthy, speak to a counselor, call a friend, write, write, write your truth. Just know that you are not as alone as you feel and more loved than you know
poem: embrace the sun
To the sun, you are everything
To the clouds, you will never be enough Stop chasing the clouds in your life
You don’t have to chase the sun, it will find you
Just have faith and walk towards the light
poem: black love
My brother, come as perfectly imperfect as you are
Let us lay a foundation together
Bring working hands and integrity
I will bring loyalty and support
Together, we will gather the materials, get our hands dirty and build a life together, brick by brick