Tell me where my sister is
because the days are long
and the night is dark.
Tell me where my sister is
because I know she is
somewhere
wounded, weary and sad.
Tell me where my sister is
because I know
somewhere she is trying
to breathe underwater
and concrete
and tree roots
and she is trying
to get back to me
tell me where my sister is
so that I may be comfort to her
tell me where my sister is
because I cannot seem to find her.
someone please let my sister
know that I am on the lookout for her
that I am looking for her
in grass and water
and trees
and mirror.
let my sister know that she is not by herself.
Let my sister know
I see her face
as my face
As I seek after my own self
and bring healing with me.
Tell my sister that I am on my way.
Tell my sister I bring
ancestral help with me
because God has equipped
me to find her for just such a time is this
to remind her that she will not die here!
strengthen me again oh God,
So I might find my sister,
remind her of the divinity
which rests on the inside
of her
let my sister know
she doesn’t have to hold her breath
For much longer because
Who were coming
are coming
and are now here
that she would be rescued.
All she need do is to exist.
tell me where my sister is
because the days are long and night is coming.
JBHarris, December 2022
(written in response to the backlash of Megan Jovon Ruth Pete AKA Meg Thee Stallion during the and the trial of Tory Lanez when he was accused of shooting her.
I Breathe Fire 