Solidarity poem: with women

By Koffi

I am a refugee,

I am a black

I am a man.

I was woven into the womb of my mother,

grown up with my grandma,

surrounded by an army of sisters, aunts and cousins,

married to my wonderful queen wife,

father of my beautiful daughter,

my 3 year old granddaughter is the top of my happiness.

Women, you birth and care for life.

You all are worthy to be celebrated

not only on the 8th (International Women's Day)

nor on the 14th (March Mother's Day),

But daily!

Specifically in this lockdown,

Your brave hands have brought

healing to sickness,

death to life,

the homeless to a home,

the hopeless to hope.

Women! Be cherished, not assaulted,

Women! Be protected not killed.

Men! The real strength is to stand by women’s side.

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Artist Bio

“Koffi is my name, it sounds like your hot drink but is not. I am from a West African tribe in which women are particularly valued, as "Baoulé" my mother tongue comes from the bravery of a queen who saved her people from extinction by sacrificing her only son. I believe women should be valued worldwide!”