Small steps
eventually lead to the top
while if you wait until
you can take one giant step
you might pull a muscle
rip your pants
or slip and fall
Do not loose sight
of your dream
be mindful
life seldom
happens in one giant leap
like anything else such as
building a house
you must lay the foundation
before you can erect walls
because you are wise
you know a little
goes a long way
so daily take a step
towards the legacy
you intend to leave…
She is the woman
who fans my feet
when I swim
She buoys me
Calms my mind
Soothes my body
She is the history of
the middle passage
taking those of us who
decided to endure the journey
to safety
She is the protector
of fishermen
holding her breath when
they cast their nets
being invisible wings
when they dive into her belly
She regulates the
sea and women’s cycle
spawning the next generation
to live out their dreams
She is water-ocean
vigorous and energizing
the head of yesterday
and the tail of tomorrow
Opal Palmer Adisa 