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Monthly Archives: December 2020
Ujima/Collective Work
As the stars support the universe As a hive supports the colony As the bark protects the tree As roots feed the growth your presence in the world to those who cross your path no matter the purpose no matter … Continue reading
Ujinga / Ignorance
Tentacles of red surround her iris Soppy, limp eyelashes droop Eyebrows furled Deep creases in the sockets of her eyes Chin lowered Shoulders slumped Hands quivering Steps unsure Exhaustion is evident She lays her body down Renewal slips in She … Continue reading
Posted in Poetry, Spiritwords
Tagged exhaustion, female effort, female tenacity, renewal, ujinga
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Alone
Alone An opportunity to expand Alone Freedom to follow the day Alone Setting a schedule I keep Alone Minutes swirl yet the sky is blue Alone No passion interrupted Alone Cherish the silence
Umoja / Unity
Your hopes and dreams Your ambitions Your longings and regrets Your friendships and disputes Your education and experience Your investments and testimonies These all unite and are beholden to no one.
Posted in Life, Poetry, Spiritwords
Tagged Beholden to no onw, Kwanzaa, Self Reliance, Umoja, Unity
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Imani / Faith
The blue tide washes up Touching the sandy earth Which sinks at its touch Joining in the movement The sky watches and brings a breeze for the gulls Who ride through the mist Finding breakfast The sun covers all Warming … Continue reading
Posted in Life, Poetry, Spiritwords
Tagged Faith in the everyday, Faith words, Imani, Natural rhythm, Path to follow, spirit words
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Kuumba
She lingers over her thoughts of the past days She poses the colors streaming through She counts stitches and consults past successes She takes stock of available materials The fabrics wheel through and rest The threads vie for attention Ribbons … Continue reading
Posted in Poetry
Tagged Beginnings, Creative process, Creativity, Fabric art, Kuumba, Poetic expression
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Poetry Road 