Assata

"Assata"

Even though she couldn't see it

She could feel it

Even though she is yet to taste it,

She could perceive it.

She couldn't put her fingers on it

Yet she knows its within her grasp.

And when she lay down in pain;

When she feels empty,

She hears the voices.

Her people, the ancestors.

Telling her, "rise!"

"Your destiny is knocking",

"Rise up and fight"

"Your fight is not over",

"It’s not over until you win".

The world is drunkenly vile

And the drunkards lie in their vomit, not you.

Even though its chaos around you,

You will come through.

Ignore the turbulence

Rise, and carry on.

Push through the mob

Fear not! You are assata.

You were born for the fight

The fight is in your blood,

Victory in your bones even!

In your palms, lay the secret.

The secret to conquer

It’s a long way home

But, reach you will.

Not only did they tell her,

She was reminded of her roots.

"You are from the land of hills and mountains"

"And your home surrounded by seven hills"

"Fear not the mountains you're climbing, nor the ones ahead".

"Every mountain you put your feet on, you shall see the top".

"Fear not the wolves in sheep skin",

"You were raised by lions".

"You are one with nature"

And then she knew;

She knew then why,

Why she struggles so.

She wouldn't be the one, if she didn't fight for it.

She knew in but few steps, she will reach.

Soon she'll not only touch, she'll cinch it.

Knew then what she smells, victory.

It’s on her, she is the incense of victory.

Up she got; looked fear in the eye,

And said "today and forever",

"I damn you to hell's pit"

"No longer will I let you rule my soul"

"Before me you shall tremble"

She knew then who she is

She is assata, she is the one.

"She who struggles", struggles and wins.