by Shunmeco Cooley

Created on: August 31, 2010   Last Updated: August 02, 2011

I am bejeweled in Red Rubies, White Diamonds,
And Black Onyx
I am the treasure that feeds the nations
Pandora's box is not found here
Hercules has been made feeble
From my smiles and affections
Men pursue me as Hunters
Tag the swift gazelle

Aaahhh yes, I am the one molded
From Humus
The Rib-bone and Back-bone of Man
That quickly expels negativity from the Universe
My tongue is a proud shooting arrow that ascends

The Heavens

I am the glittering Gold that accentuates man's chest
I am his helpmate
I am man's burning desire
I am the beautiful one given as a gift to man
Destined to walk by his side
Tolerant of feverish nights
While cradling "Better Days"
"Through sickness and Health" are the words I spoke
My voice stitches my husband's gaping wounds
Frankincense and Myrrh radiates on my oiled skin
The Sun's glow has been kind to me
I wear the veil
Kimonos
Geles
Dresses
I wear the pants
I am she who has carried bloodlines
Since the beginning of time
God has placed his hand upon me
I am the prize that labors
With sons and daughters
My ringed motherly hands
Usher children to safety

I am the rare South Sea Pearl
Hidden in the World
I am the "Good Thing" that God
Spoke about

I am a Wife
I am a Mother
I am a Woman
I am the treasure that feeds the nations

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