Nikole Hannah-Jones
From Waterloo, Iowa
A firebird of sorts - born to soar
Above the clouds and lies
Proclaiming truth and opening eyes
To paths seen before but forgotten
We are the way
Our path is within
Nikole Hannah-Jones
From Waterloo, Iowa
Your forefathers’ pride and joy
Whose brilliant mind
And courageous heart
Wrapped itself in the study
Of stories and histories
Searching for truth to make sense of things
To bring light to what has been kept in the dark
Nikole Hannah-Jones
From Waterloo, Iowa
With fire-red hair
And beautiful brown eyes with fire inside
You step into rooms clothed in authenticity and courage
A force bringing healing and loosening self-imposed chains
Commanding scales to fall from eyes
Utilizing light and love and humor and spice
Nikole Hannah-Jones
From Waterloo, Iowa
Daughter of a veteran
Mother of an arrow
Voice of our ancestors
Beacon of light
Nicole Hannah-Jones
From Waterloo, Iowa
A SHEro of mine
Nikole Hannah-Jones
From Waterloo, Iowa
I know the road has been tough and the journey hasn’t been easy
Yet you’ve persevered
And have continued on past and through hate, pain, and roadblocks
You’ve carried on through it all
And still possess a heart full of love and resolution that is palpable
Nikole Hannah-Jones
From Waterloo, Iowa
You are not alone
Your ancestors came before you
We are here for you
And you’ll find others
Strategically placed on your path to support you along the way
Nikole Hannah-Jones
From Waterloo, Iowa
You are seen
You are loved
You are prayed for
Nikole Hannah-Jones
From Waterloo, Iowa
Keep going
Keep living
Keep loving
Keep taking up your rightful place
You are seen
You are loved
You are appreciated and prayed for
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