women of colour

Scared to peep out from under the covers in case our words or presence causes offence.

We often hold ourselves back, afraid to make a stand, shine a light and write and share our work.

Yet there comes a day, a spark of light touches our heart and we know that this is the day, the season and time to say enough is enough.

We hold our pens and declare:

I am alive. I am here to make a difference. I am the breeze in the wind, the ripple in the wave, the roar in the lion.

We look in the mirror of self-love, smile at our reflection and recommit to the truth:

I am ready to open my heart;

To honour my words, the messages inside;

To nurture my spirit, take a stand and surrender to the living word.