Black
Queen
Beautiful black Queen,
When you speak softly you can still be heard.
Wisdom lives in every word.
Hard and cold you may appear to some,
But many cannot do what you have done.
Even when you had to go it alone,
You remained strong.
You could walk a path of broken glass
And do it with class.
Though inferiority is often implied,
You demand attention with every stride.
Tender and sweet,
You can knock the strongest man off his feet
But if someone threatens your nest,
Your roar is that of a wild cat about to attack.
Those you love know you have their back.
Anyone subject to your love has nothing to fear.
Your affection for them is more than sincere.
They can see it in your smile.
For your family, you will go that extra mile.
You have been a wise adviser
For those in despair.
You have embraced the world with outstretched arms
And an open heart
You have more than done your part.
For generations, your breast
Has been a place of rest
For all who would come.
You turned away no one.
You have been a living monument,
A pillar of strength,
A source of peace,
A true Queen
Whose worth has yet to be seen
Your strength and your beauty can never be denied.
It will always burst forth like the morning sun
Rising in the westward sky
Even in turbulent skies,
Your beautiful rays still blaze
An unforgettable path in the heavens above
You, my Queen, will always be loved.
copyright 2016 Patricia Newman-Harris