I want to share something truly special, with you.
It is a poem from my book "YOU CAN'T SAY THAT!...
POETRY TO STRENGTHEN, HEAL & ECOURAGE" published in 2002.
As women constantly strive to break the barriers down, in a world that still tries to hold us down, we need to continue to be encouraged.
We need also, be the main ones who do the encouraging, of each other.
"INSPIRATION STATION'
There are some that under estimate your strength.
Because you are a woman,
on this, they are hell bent.
Under-estimating, you they keep under-rating.
They don't know your muscles flex,
when trials of life don't keep you waiting.
You have weathered many storms.
You carry heavy burdens,
without a man to help shoulder the weight that you are under.
Sometimes, your knees weaken and bend.
Yet,
You manage somehow to still stand.
Yet, you manage somehow to still laugh and smile.
Your strength is once again, awakened.
Hold your head up!
Lift up your eyes!
You will raise your voice and sing high,
drowning out thoughts of their ignorant, weak minds.
He said, "you were weak because there is no man standing by your side.
Would you be stronger or better off with that abusive man grabbing and hurting your child?
Hold on Sister,
The time is going to come when the tide will turn in your favor,
Be strong!
Hold on Sister, the tide is going to turn.
You may stand man-less, but
you will NEVER, ever stand alone.
Hold your head up!
Lift up your eyes!
You will raise your voice and sing high,
drowning the thoughts of their ignorant, weak minds.
Hold on Sister.
the strength from your faith has come.
You have weathered many storms.
So, you know that you are never, EVER alone!
Now hold your head up!
Lift up your eyes.
You WILL raise your voice and sing high,
drowning the thoughts of their ignorant, weak minds.
Be encouraged, Sister Girls
Meetta
