To define a woman,
it needs more than just words
For their true nature is beyond thoughts
So, a woman is more than just who or what.

If through a woman was everyone brought
So not to say naught,
Till we forever find a better word
for now,
A woman is synonymous with the word "world"

—JIBRIL ABDULMALIK ©2019

my mom taught me how to read
my sister bought me a gift
my aunties made me feel loved
my girlfriend brought tears to my eyes
my nanny sew me a clothe of joy
all women unite as the time flies
all people stood up for you, so does the sky;
beautiful
strong
a star
brave
pretty
and you're the best part in the movie
you're the best star in the sky
you're the blanket that I need while I dream
thank you, love you,
WOMEN.

Someone once asked me,
"Why do you always insist on taking the hard road?"

I replied,
"Why do you assume I see two roads?"

Music they share
Singing they roam
Deep under the air
The sea is their home

Secrets they keep
Unknown in our lands
A song in the deep
The sea understands