I raise
my cap
I remove
head dressing
All for
you
And who
you are
What you’ve
gained
As a
source
As a
pillar
As we
sing
Go girl
It’s
your birthday
For every
fall
For every
rise after a fall
For every
form of despise
For every
time your cheek was scarred
Every time
your tongue was burnt
Every time
the whip came down
I mean
every time
Every single
moment
Every single
hour
Every single
day
Every single
season
For every
word you held on to
That has
turned into lilies
For every
time the north wind came
Yet you
stood still
For every
raised eyebrow
That made
you wince yet stand unmoved
For every
scourging you withstood
And yet
you didn’t turn away
Even when
the hammer head came
And fingers
as well
You told
them
Koleyewon
You simply
looked up
Knowing
you couldn’t be forgotten
Or worse
still
Be a
cheergirl
Now you
lead the army
Sceptre
standing
Seal engraved
With the
muscles
And the
6 packs
Ready to
roll
Ready to
rumble
Every fall
and rise has been a hit
Back to
back
If they
no gree
Tell them
to leave trash for lawma
Let them
ask their dad.
Honoured.
ReplyDeleteSimply honoured as I read these words.
In myself,no strength....
Words fail me as I try to hold my tears at bay
Thank you for these beautiful words.
My heart sings.
New songs burst forth from my core...
I look back
And my heart blesses the entire journey...
And I see the beauty of my marks.
Now I can give back.
Thanks for the honour sis.
God bless u.
Hmmm...been waiting for this!
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ReplyDeleteHbd to her. She's quite pretty, is she single and ready to mingle?
ReplyDeleteFeyi love, you deserve this and much more.
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