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From my book... Amani na Mapenzi: Love & Peace
A shortened version of the poem Beauty Is from
Amani na Mapenzi: Love & Peace...the poetic writings of a'Kihoro
Sharon Moore Stenhouse (aka) a'Kihoro
© 2007
Beauty Is...
The sky
the clouds
the flowers and trees
birds perched upon carved branches
to the warmth of a summer breeze
Close your eyes
draw air through your nostrils
a soft whisper in your ear you hear
beauty is …
never, ever fear
Works of creation for all to savor
pallet of colors loading the brush
regal the lineage for mankind’s favor
painting a canvas so noble, so plush
beauty is…
never, ever fear
Beauty speaks of who we are…
African woman
skin smooth velvet black
carries a basket on her head
child on her back
swathed in pure colors from mother earth
going about her business earning her worth
she knows her strength has power
never uses it to devour
just wisely to love her man
beauty is her crown and glory…
never, ever fear
African brother
tall strong warrior
not afraid of his feminine side
full of compassion
for his companion
isn’t afraid to cry
nor does he fear work or strain
strives to achieve his rightful gain
beauty is his heart…
never, ever fear
Beauty is the ancestry of us
our speak
the clothes we wear
the food we eat
drumming music in our heads
sanctifying life
family
friends
It is the cry, the laugh, the coo of a baby
things cherished
we stand and defend
as a people with a loving nature
nurturing the world, with African culture
beauty is our testimony…
never, ever fear
Beauty is drifting into slumber
after praying that you’ll awaken
to see the light of day
an angel’s kiss in the morning
lifting you up from
the shadow of death
beauty is righteousness…
never, ever fear
Listen to a'Kihoro's Signature Poem "Today" at www.akihoro.com
Amani na Mapenzi: Love & Peace...the poetic writings of a'Kihoro
Sharon Moore Stenhouse (aka) a'Kihoro
© 2007
Beauty Is...
The sky
the clouds
the flowers and trees
birds perched upon carved branches
to the warmth of a summer breeze
Close your eyes
draw air through your nostrils
a soft whisper in your ear you hear
beauty is …
never, ever fear
Works of creation for all to savor
pallet of colors loading the brush
regal the lineage for mankind’s favor
painting a canvas so noble, so plush
beauty is…
never, ever fear
Beauty speaks of who we are…
African woman
skin smooth velvet black
carries a basket on her head
child on her back
swathed in pure colors from mother earth
going about her business earning her worth
she knows her strength has power
never uses it to devour
just wisely to love her man
beauty is her crown and glory…
never, ever fear
African brother
tall strong warrior
not afraid of his feminine side
full of compassion
for his companion
isn’t afraid to cry
nor does he fear work or strain
strives to achieve his rightful gain
beauty is his heart…
never, ever fear
Beauty is the ancestry of us
our speak
the clothes we wear
the food we eat
drumming music in our heads
sanctifying life
family
friends
It is the cry, the laugh, the coo of a baby
things cherished
we stand and defend
as a people with a loving nature
nurturing the world, with African culture
beauty is our testimony…
never, ever fear
Beauty is drifting into slumber
after praying that you’ll awaken
to see the light of day
an angel’s kiss in the morning
lifting you up from
the shadow of death
beauty is righteousness…
never, ever fear
Listen to a'Kihoro's Signature Poem "Today" at www.akihoro.com
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Comment by Ayende Youmans on September 1, 2008 at 3:10pm - beautifully expressed
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Comment by Trudi James on April 25, 2008 at 11:13am - This is so inspiring.
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