As I sit here today with a spirit to celebrate you I can see the rain running down the window pain while the melodies of Jill Scott are playing in the background. The tea kettle is whistling signaling for you to arise. As you enter the kitchen you notice that you have guest so you scurry back to your room to put on your best. Your friend Winfrey, O is what you call her, yells for you to return as she proclaims that you are amongst family and theres no need transform. You tip toe back in with your black silk scarf on head, flannel pants, and tank top with no bra. You then reach for your 'wheres waldo' glasses to insure that your mind is not playing tricks on you. They all smile at the sight of themselves as they look at you. They all in unison request your presence at the table “Join us daughter”. A seat is saved for you right next to O and she grabs a tea mug and begins to pour water from the kettle into your cup…about 1 2/3. As she pours she gently smiles and mentions how your love of God and unapologetic spirit makes you her kin. Michelle then reaches for the milk, about 1 1/3 and begins to pour into your mug while emphasizing that your pizazz, style, and warm heart will make you profitable among men as it has her, she encourages you to continue healing with every stride you step realizing you have earned the right to be here. She then giggles and suggest that Barack has not always been “Barack” but his kind heart was worth the journey, David has a kind heart she says. Angela Davis then stands with both the black tea and cinnamon baking chips balled up in her black panther fist shouting for you to continue your zeal for reading, presenting, and human rights. She as you, valued education and got lost in the books of history. Your drink would not be complete without the clove and cardamom which was not difficult for your dear Rosa to include…she wanted you to know that as she you too cannot be moved. Maya A has the 1 teaspoon of vanilla bean but before she adds her ingredient she wants to tell you about a Caged bird that could sing. When you feel like you’ve had a long day, get naked, grab a tambourine and dance til you cant dance no mo….for you are indeed free. Dried Ginger anyone!---yells Harriett has she moseys her way in front of you with her 1 teaspoon. She looks you in the eyes and shares your passion for leading young girls who may be mentally, physically, spiritually enslaved to freedom through informing them that they have options and being an example of someone who rose! One ingredient left…. Uh oh, uh oh, uh oh, uh oh no no, 3 tablespoons of sugar, I wonder who will complete this mix? Your humility and love for family she admires and wants you to know that you are more than what people or even you think of you. You are a polished diamond awaiting to be displayed she says. She adds the sugar and calls it Knowles if you nasty! Yes, the last ingredient has been added but you have one guest of honor. She is your most prized person and you love her more than all the rest. You value her strength, the favor over her life, her kind heart, her perseverance…her wonder, her phenomenon, you have been able to touch, see, feel the miracle. Your eyes have been set to see the best in her and its because you represent her best. She approaches you with a spoon to stir all the ingredients and ends will a smile (without her false teeth) saying “I am very proud of you---enjoy this vanilla chai tea on me”. As you sip, you reflect, and thank God for who he has made you. You thank him for the past, present, and the future. Your heart is at a lost for words because greatness surrounds you but you are humbled because the same greatness you admire lies within. Happy Birthday to the most multi-faceted person I know. I love her. She is my sister J.
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