March 2021 By Karen James I am the happiness I seek Deep inside there is no weak Outside you see a shade of black The colour you believe is yours to attack Wrong so wrong I am strong so strong Black folks everywhere Hear as I sincerely declare Our time to rise is now We no …
February 2021 By Karen James A black women’s collective How totally unexpected We sometimes get left behind But not today in these trying times Being here I place myself front & centre So that I find space to enter Breathing into my power Opening my senses to devour A moment of movement on the mat …
January 2021 By Karen James It’s not a crime To take some time Being here is it a sign For black women how divine To be front and centre in this line No one here has to define Simply allow our true nature to shine To see women like me is so sublime From my …
Do Your Words Matter? By Karen James Do words really matter It depends on what you say Do people tend to scatter Or do you simply walk away Leaning towards freedom of speech But all you spew is hate What can you possibly teach When no love is on your plate Have you ever wondered …
I Stay By Karen James I am a black woman stepping into your class I stay, yet there is no one like me here I stay, even though my stomach churns I stay, and breathe into the overwhelm I stay, roll out my mat I stay, when you say no colour boundaries and namaste all …
Home & Friendship – Rictameter Poems By Karen James Home now How long who know But I am not alone I delve inside to find my peace This is where the storm ceases to exist Not surrounded by dark Knowing I am Home now Friendship Strangers no more Brought together by tears To fill the …
