Letter to a Sister Friend Songtext

von Ursula Rucker

You
Always mother,
Sometimes lover,
Sister eternal
Friend blessed

I come with a message

Whispered to my soul in a mighty utterance
Channeled thru the ages
Soft-soaked in a bittersweet melange
Of blood and tears
Poured forth from women... immemorial
Who speak from their deep watery pulpits of Middle Passage
These words...

Mother, lover, sister and friend
Mother, lover, sister and friend

Be ever mindful of your kindred, resplendent
You, daughters of Kemet and Cush
Queen warriors
Godsent

Born singing prayers
Born singing prayers

Honor your house
Fleshy and sacred
Artcarved and curvy

Offer it...never...to those unworthy

You are original woman
Revered and feared

Love and praises to you
Love and praises

Mother, lover, sister and friend
...of constant beginnings and unseen end