All the following pieces are dedicated to the beautiful spirit of black womanhood. These works represent a small part of the many ways in which I have been inspired by that epitome of 'womanhood' - The Black Woman. It is also my way of saying 'Black woman you have captured my heart in a way that no others could' - Thank you



TRIBUTE TO BLACK WOMAN
Karl J Christopher copyright December 2003

She was not made from a rib or as an after thought;
Or for the male’s basic pleasure, or to make his an easy lot
She was not made to take second place in man’s so-called ‘domain’
Or to supply the ‘fun and sport’ in the Playa’s childish game
She was not made to disrespect with violence and abuse
To cast aside without a thought once she has ‘served her use’

No, these are not the reasons why God put upon this land
The wonderful creation we call ‘Beautiful Black Woman’
She was made to walk with honour, with style, grace and with pride
Whether her path is one she takes alone or with her King right by her side
She was made to love and cherish, worthy of deep respect
When speaking of Black Woman’s Needs, don’t speak about ‘neglect’

Her strength is nothing to be feared, on it you can depend
Be she Mother, Provider, Partner or Wife, or Loyal Trusted Friend
She was made with charm and beauty, intellect and wit
And there is wisdom behind that pout and those divine sexy hips

Brothers, there is no shame at all, in admiring Black Woman’s charms
To look at her with ‘wishful thoughts’ in of itself is no harm
But don’t let physical reactions cause you to forget
Black Woman was made for more than one thing, and is the best you’ll ever get!