We present this work in honor of the South African holiday, National Women’s Day.

 

It is my celebration
I will drum my drum
I will sing my song
I will dance my dance
I do not need your anaemic hands
brought together in pale applause
I do not need your
‘You are such musical people’
toothy smile
It is my celebration
You wonder what I have to celebrate
What does the drum tell me
If you must speculate
Watch out
One day as you throw your head back
As you gather your hearty laughter
I will change my dance
I will still sing
The drum will scream
Celebration.