Dear African Woman
Only you can understand
what it means to be an African queen
You are the backbone of the continent
Yet, my dear African Woman
you do not know who you are
You are the light that shines in the darkness.
For centuries you have been told
that your place is in the kitchenYou have been boxed to build your world
right in the shadows of men
You have worked the fields and cooked the meals
You have cared for the children and fed the men
The source of strength and courage