Black Woman

I’m glad you’re here; please come in. I’ve been waiting for you, Queen. I’ve prepared a comfortable chair just for you. It’s made of the finest leather. Let me cater to you. Rest your feet and your mind as I share my heart. The world hasn’t been too kind. We haven’t always protected you and for that I’m sorry. To ignore our complicated history would be damnatory. Our treacherous journey from the Gold Coast has muddied the waters of our love. I’ve seen what you’ve gone through.

What are your dreams? What are you feeling? What are your fears? How can I love you better? Have you eaten? Do you like wine? Let me pour you a glass of my finest Chardonnay as I listen to you with my ears and soul. This piece was written to honor, celebrate, and uplift you. Your cries in the darkness often went unheard. Your thoughts, feelings, and issues matter. You’re brilliant and in a league of your own. There are so many examples of your brilliance, it’s woven into the fabric of our lives.

Your beauty is deeper than your outward appearance; I could bask in your essence all day. There’s something about your smile that makes everything alright. The calm in your voice makes our deepest pain easier to bear. When you speak, nature listens. When you move, things change. Every shade of your Blackness is majestic. While many try, you cannot be duplicated. You’re poetry in motion, the embodiment of God’s love and grace.

Every inch of your shea-buttered body is heaven on earth. Your embrace gives us hope, and your presence lights up the world. Please don’t ever let anyone make you feel inferior. There aren’t enough words in the English lexicon that adequately describe all that you are.