She

the pride she walked with was

unseen, unheard of

she had elegance, class and a little bit of sass

stance was marvelous and direct

eyes were as open as a valley stream

seen was she

heard was her soft

but concrete voice

the rhythm of her stride was none

less than the proud walk of her country

she was Ayiti

Ayiti drew the attention of all

with the peeled back

veils of insecurity

Ayiti was watched by those
who wished they could be her
vividly wanting to
embody her charisma, and intellect
burst of love and loyalty

her faith in God was immeasurable

her words spoke through miles and
miles, miles and miles of trees
with every thought that ran
through her mind sidewalks were

engraved with signs of life

music was Ayiti's vice

Ayiti wrote, sang
played every note heard of
"La ti da tada" she'd go
"Bdo tedey" she'd scat

she remembered when

Ayiti was

a part of that scene

eclectic lights
electric notes
vibrant ears
silhouettes of crescent moons
upon their cheeks

We live to create.
We live to love.
We live to live.