Thursday, August 16, 2018

Lady Soul



Lady Soul

it is
the stuff of
poetic lore
a
piece
of theatre
when
an
orchestra wells
&
Lady Soul
emerges
into a
spotlight
radiant
red lips
eyes bright
beehive
brocade dress
poised
aplomb
in a 
floor
length
mink
            when
she inhaled &
began
to sing
naturally &
triumphant
            she took
us all to church

***

She was a triumph, a fierce activist, a woman of conviction and love and courage, with a voice that shaped us all.

Aretha, we love you always.

Rest in power.

In propinquity,
Nic

           




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