The Black Women's Creed
Bright eye's filled with the shadows of time.
If you look hard enough you will see
If you look hard enough you will hear
I am a warrior, a healer,
If you look hard enough,
you will see her-history's past and future's hope.
I am here to hold the world,
to nurture the children and to heal the land.
the strength needed and the courage required.
I have fought the fights others would not.
I've allowed my spirit to travel
to places that were not my home.
the echoes of my pain and
the silence of my laughter; for I am destiny.
With each struggle for freedom, every rainbow,
and soft, summer breeze I can be felt.
If you look hard enough you will find my name.
Each generation has heard my name
but only those who really know me
can whisper we are the same.
Queen Mother (Nana), Sis, Auntie and Friend.
My heart song has filled this planet
with a message that is oh so strong.
You cannot defeat me. You cannot stop me.
Because I've stood strong and tall.
If you look hard enough you will finally
see my image within each child's smile.
For I am hope, joy and peace,
but most of all I am Love.
