Imani is Her Name
James is a self proclaimed history nerd who incorporates this into his poetical lyrics. Some say he's a poet but doesn't know it..
Mobilus in Mobili via flckr
Moses LaFemme
hearkens to a voice;
let my people go
under cover of brush
sheltered by the night hues
carried by the wind
enslaved souls freed from bondage
someone holds her hand
someone holds her heart
Imani is her name
a self-taught man
soil, seed, strength
his only tools
the fruit thereof
frees minds and lives
of poverty’s chains
a people risen from the ground up
her words intone
“you can build up a people with bricks and mortar”
Imani is her name
a spirited matron
tired from her toils
rest, respect all that she ask
indignity assigned to her from birth
despise validated by decree
humanity dismissed by custom
born a movement to strip Sheriff Jim Crow of his badge
she keeps our heroine still
she gives our lady hope
Imani is her name
a modern-day army,
diverse in its ranks
united in its cause
forged to battle
invasion of life
hopes and aspirations
they confront threats to the future
she resolves ambivalent hearts
and encourages war weary spirits
Imani is her name
hope amidst despair
bold among terror
guide through unchartered paths
Imani is her name
daughter of creation
sister of love
mother of vision
Imani is her name
© 2021 James C Moore
Comments
James C Moore (author) from Joliet, IL on February 13, 2021:
Re, Rania Heikel
Glad you liked it. I heard the Arabic word Iman before. Didn't know its connection to Imani.
James C Moore (author) from Joliet, IL on February 13, 2021:
Thank you Miss Dora. I wrote this long ago but for whatever reason just now published. Black History Month is as good a time as any.
Rania Heikal on February 13, 2021:
Touching words and nice poem. Imani is very beautiful name. It ‘s derived from from Iman of Arabic origin which means Faith.
Dora Weithers from The Caribbean on February 12, 2021:
My the faith and vision of Imani continue in the spirits of those who come after. Different challenges, but the same goal of freedom. Excellent tribute for Black History month!
