i am a black woman

i am a black woman…
i am human.

although many times our arrival into this existence
may have been devoid of worldly fanfare,
it forged an enduring spirit, to withstand stress and hardship
and was an entrance into a magestic phratry…
i am uncensored, uncut and magnificent.

providence allowed us to weave the fabric of history.
and while we are spiritual intercessors,
we’ve learned to utilize our G-d given talents
to strengthen a nation, while feeding a village,
i am essential.

weeping may endure for a night, but joy clothes us each new morning
when favor falls as a diaphanous cloud of latter rain,
and we disperse goodness, grace and mercy
to those on which our shadow falls.
i am exceptionally divine.

and in spite of adversity, wars and rumors of wars,
both physical and psychological
we complement our mates, and educate both our children and ourselves,
while redefining courage.
i am awesome.

i
am
a
black
woman.

copyright 2005 Ayani_Meli