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Martha Wales was born in Minnesota, and moved to Vermont in 1996. She is a mathematician and number lover, but the joy of reading brought her to poetry later in life. She began writing poetry to understand events in her life, and people have responded to the simple truths she conveys in her poems. She is very happy to share her learning and life path with you.
Live
You can’t live anyone
else’s life
You can only live
your own
As women we tend to
live through others
Trying to live them good
and well and successful
and happy
Can’t do it, sorry to tell you
You live yours, and let them
live theirs
Martha Wales
Why Here
Why here?
Why now?
Why NOT here and now?
Where else? When else?
Nowhere but here
No time but now
That’s why
Martha Wales
Sonia Roman aka Aminah Love ~was born in Humacao Puerto Rico. She was raised in New Jersey and has a love of poetry that emerged at a tender age inspired by her parents, and her love of Maya Angelou, Julia de Burgos among others. Sonia Field of dreams fulfilled include being an artist poet and co-founder of Taven of Creativity an organization where published and newly rising poets and artists gather together to share spoken words, it also gives the opportunity to aspiring artists who wish to showcase and sell their work. Sonia has been published in Positive Minds magazines and various other publications.
Mujer
Mujer manifest your brilliance
Shine like the star that you are
Brilliant – Illuminated – Confidant
Let your womb birth Kings & Queens
Those who make change
Those that will be heard
Even when the silence surrounds us
Mujer manifest Greatness
In your walk, talk & laughter
May your “caderas (hips)” sway
To the musical tune in your spirit
Let others see the determination
In your actions
Let your confidence drip from your pours
Let your “presencia (presence)” leave footprints of change
Mujer manifest your God given talent
Don’t allow anyone to destroy your spirit
Know the sound of your voice
The beat of your rhythm
So that others can understand
Your tune
Mujer never let others dictate your path
Be a leader not a follower
Be liberated not bounded by standards
Allow God to lead the way
To the future that is yours by destiny
Be an asset to those around you
But never let anyone take what is not given
Because “tu eres reina (you are Queen)” of your Kingdom
Mujer know your place
“En este mundo (in this world)” we inhabit
Prepare the way for the next generation of “mujeres (women)”
Be their confidant
Their shoulder to cry on
Their “oreja (ear)” to listen intently
The words of wisdom to remove their weariness
Their “fortaleza (strength)” to bring them fortitude
Mujer let your “sufrimientos (suffering)” become sunshine
Be illuminated in your awesomeness & light
Let your “lagrimas (tears)” nourish life
Help cultivate not only your spirit but those of others
Let the strength of your ancestors give you
Motivation to move forward to greatness
Mujer we are NOT defined by the downfalls of our journey
Or by the sorrows, and tears we’ve wept
Or by the sweat falling down our backs
But by the “fuerza (force)” of our fight
Never allowing ourselves to give up
In this faction we call life
Mujer we are “GUERRERAS “(Warriors)
Let your war cries be heard
Our walk may be filled with trials & tribulations
Our strength is fortified in our faith
Let your voice be heard
For others are listening… watching … waiting
Heighten your senses to your purpose
MOVE MOUNTAIN MUJERES…
MOVE MOUNTAINS…
© Aminah Love 4/08/16