Power To You
Power To You
By: Sikolwethu Mthethwa
In the deep dark waters of a lockdown
slouched in a dark corner of despair in quarantine confines.
I watch in vain as a waterfall of tears dominates her eyes.
Her head bowed between her knees.
I am pained as the loudness of her sobs increases.
Hammered by society's labels
that have dimmed her light and
left her soul in shackles.
Oppressed by the obsessed venomous slithering snakes
that claim to cherish her.
Black female child, dear Black Female child,
with dreams so large and thoughts so wild
Never let up, keep your head up.
Let them bare witness to the thunder in your voice
and the lightning in your words.
Blind their sight with your light.
Wear your crown with confidence
and let them acknowledge your very existence.
In envy and astonishment, let them bow before you.
Let your greatness be evident.
Dear Black Female Child, I say Power To You.
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