This is a poem written for my sister on her graduation day from undergrad. It is still fitting in so many ways on this celebration. Happy Birthday, Liz!!!
Add Comment Performed rap after Israel Gay Youth human rights panel on conflict: Can win anything with guns, germ & steel. Multiple perspectives, which one is real? We've been fighting for centuries, conflicting identities, winners or enemies; how can we heal? We've been told that we must compete, but all it's brought was destruction & greed, depletion of trees, patriarchy, profit before needs. We all got a force unstoppable. IMAGINE a new world possible. Trust the power of our unity without a doubt. Be change. Vision community. We can work it out. Thanks Dudu Yzhaki for collaboration! Train Chant: Sustained by Caky Core 08/26/2011
Chanting this chant this morning while dancing and stretch was cleansing and restorative. Train Chant: On the Afternoon R3 into the City Oh, Creatress Mother, I’m sustained by your core. It’s my cake; now Mother, I know if I seek you, you won’t forsake, now, Mother. It’s hard in this clandestine struggle inside the cupboard, but while under I discovered. Seeking you is seeking Justice, Truth. I’m in a bind for a time until the conditions prove the moment’s for the taking & the Mother lets loose, & the Mother lets loose. I’m in a bind for a time until the conditions prove the moment’s for the taking & the Mother lets loose Hairpiece Crown 07/18/2011
Hairpiece Crown inspired by a Sistah on the SEPTA 109 by Shayna SheNess Israel parts—hair pierced pieced peezy protein-gelled, permed braids greasy purchased hair hangs high noon-ed above Nyah’s neck pinned in hairpiece pon deh back a pulled plastic rounded—a stringy, slick, curled, high ponytail its studded, stony, stuck clip cradles converging cornrows curving towards a centerpiece a bulging bun tilting upwards a tiara top tapioca-colored—1b & 33 accenting a falcon-ed face—pointed, bulb-ed, bulged lips lined & painted a pumping purple skin—sandy shaded chiseled cheek bones oversized shades skinny eyebrows—penciled & plucked a 70’s Sistah (C) Copyright 2009 First Post! 07/18/2011
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| AuthorShayna S. Israel is an educator, organizer, artist (poet/rapper) and founder. It is her passion for social justice and commitment to constructing spaces for womyn to develop leadership, networks and distinct voice that threads her various commitments. About
This blog is to share daily writings as a way to make space for and honor creative voice. I draw inspiration from daily happenings, news media, history, special events and whatever my heart desires. ArchivesDecember 2011 Categories |
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