“One shot to your heart without breaking your skin
No one has the power to hurt you like your kin
Kept it inside, didn’t tell no one else
Didn’t even want to admit it to yourself
And now your chest burns and your back aches
From 15 years of holding the pain
And now you only have yourself to blame
If you continue to live this way…”
By India Arie
Those are the words from a song called, “Get it Together” by India Arie. I had the opportunity to be in her presence at a concert. Every time I hear those words, I probably look like a church elder raising her hands in praise. When she sang those words…..! No one has the power to hurt you like your kin rings true – at least for me. Family is important to me, but when they do things that, — try my patience – it can be a challenge to stay calm and balanced. Some of us including myself keep it inside, because we think we’ll hurt them with our truth. It’s up to us to say something or let it go. Let go of the pain. Life is too short. Fly… fly… fly…! Love…love… love….! If you haven’t heard this song click on the link …https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QpiWkSa19eI
Enjoy!
Copyright ©2020 by Allura Eshmun
Reference
Ramsey, A., Sanders, S., Johnson, D. Johnson, M. (2001-2002) Get it together [Recorded by India Arie]. Voyage to India [CD]. Motown Records. 2002 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QpiWkSa19eI