Ritual

Black is more than a color It is a feeling, an emotion It is what my children claim to be proud of In the same intonation used by James Brown It's a fist raised by Fred Hampton before his demise It is what I experience 10 minutes into meditation as I search for peace Black is the Earth, under the dirt, where my ancestors dwell It is the distance between past, present and future It is a gap in space where the moon and stars reside Black is love Black is you Black is me Black is we I call forth my positive ancestors and angels to this space I thank you for working on behalf of myself and my family in the spirit world I call forth Mr. and Mrs. Tennille, Asé [Sethima?] Benjamin, Asé Greatgrandmother Fester, Asé Greatgrandfather Fester, Asé Mr. Anderson, Asé Auntie ? , Asé Grandpa ? , Asé Michael, Asé And all of my positive ancestors and angels, who gather to this place, for the purpose of piece and joy, you're always welcome here And as long as I am alive, you will be remembered Asé Asé Asé