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| A Room Full of Sisters
by Dr. Mona Lake Jones
A room full of sisters, like jewels
in a crown: vanilla, cinnamon, and
dark chocolate brown.
Now picture yourself in the midst of
this glory,
as I describe the sisters
who are part of this story...
They were wearing purple, royal blue,
and all shades of red;
some had elegant hats on their heads.
With sparkling eyes and shiny lips,
they moved through the room swaying
their hips...
Speaking with smiles on their African faces;
their joy and laughter filled all the spaces.
They were fashionable and stylish in what
they were wearing;
beautiful sisters all, who were loving
and caring...
You see, it’s not about how these sisters appeared;
their beauty was in the values they revered.
They were smart, articulate and well read,
with all kinds of Black history stored in
their heads...
Jugglers of professions, managers of lives -
mothers of children, lovers and wives.
They were good-hearted and kind, reaching
out to others;
giving back to the community and supporting
our brothers...
All these sisters had struggled in the path;
suffered from prejudices and endured the wrath.
But they brushed off their dresses
and pushed on the door;
and they came back stronger than ever before...
Now imagine if you will,
the essence and thrill,
as you stand feeling proud
in the heart of this crowd...
The Sojourner Truths of today,
still out in front, blazing the way...
A room full of sisters, like jewels
in a crown: vanilla, cinnamon, and
dark chocolate brown.
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