So, I’ve been known to share this before and there’s a reason for that….I love it !
No matter how many time I’ve watched it, it never ages. It still brings a lump to my throat, a tear to my eye and generally makes my heart want to burst. I figure we could all do with watching more stuff that makes us feel this way so…you’re welcome.
I hope you love it too.
Let me know…
- How many times have you watched it ?
- How does it make you feel ?
I’ve written the poem out for you here…
Where are you
Little girl with broken wings but full of hope
Where are you
Wise woman covered in wounds
Where are you, where are you, where are you
Today is the day I will not still and give in anymore
TODAY I RISE
I am bruised but I will get up and walk again
TODAY I RISE
I don’t care if you ignore my beauty
TODAY I RISE
Through the alchemy of my darkest nights I heal and thrive
TODAY I RISE
I move through the world with confidence and grace
I open my eyes and I am ready to face, my wholeness as a woman and my limitless capacities
I will walk my path with audacity
TODAY I RISE
I reconnect with the many aspects of myself
I am in awe of the reality I can create
I am a Queen I am a Healer
A wise Woman A wild Woman
I will rise and be
I am a rebel, I will wake up and fight
I am a mother, aunt, I am a child
I will no longer disguise my sadness and pain
I will no longer suffer and complain
I am black and I am white
There is no reason to hide
Where are you, Where are you, Where are you, Where are you
I call upon Kali to kiss me alive
I transform my anger into power
No more heartache or strife
The world is missing what I am ready to give
My Wisdom
My Sweetness
My Love
And my hunger for peace
I weep with the trees and the rivers and the earth in distress
I rise and shine and am ready to go on my quest
TODAY I RISE
Without doubt or hesitation
TODAY I RISE
Without excuses without procrastination
Today I call upon my sisters to join a movement of resoluteness and concern
Today is my call to action
I will fulfil my mission without further distraction
TODAY IS THE DAY
Today I will start to offer the world
The wisdom of my Heart
Credits: Co-director & text by Alexandra Feldner
Film Direction, Production, Edit: Agata Wetz
Web site www.femmeQ.org