My Time 4 Talk by Madona Cole-Lacy

Saturday’s event echoed my words, “Come dance with me and I will make you
Fishers of Men.”

I saw them wonder.
I saw their flicker of anticipation.
I saw their shadows fade.
Their opened minds,
Exercising,
Freedom of speech.

I saw them – comfortable within themselves,
Relaxed in their huddles.
They spoke of the “who” they could become.
They focused on self, their awakening.
And wowed themselves by discovering
That yes, there were gifts sealed within.

Yes, they could ignite the spark,
Yes, they could take flight,
Yes, they could become……………….
EMPOWERED!

F. Bell (4/22/13)