“The whole universe encourages my very being…”
Written and Read by Dear Black Women Founder Flo
Inspired by the life and memory of Sandra Bland and the many many many sisters just as fierce and powerful as her, who would want us to be reminded that we are always loved.
When the sun arose this morning
It woke up from a dream of me
And when its rays beamed today,
They were smiling at my face
Yes, the whole universe encourages
My very being
It sops up and savors
My every quirk and flaw
Yes, the whole universe leaps
At the chance to love me
And, like a love that won't quit,
Shows up everyday to proclaim its love
Starting with the sun that greets me
At every break of dawn
Burning to kiss my body,
Beaming to light the way
Moving to the moon that echoes
The all knowing of the sun
Urging the stars to join in,
Moving the tides to whisper: You are ALWAYS loved.