Oh, mother earth Dear father time I am just a girl...
He is a fearsome, handsome Bird of prey Who befriended me...
Ladies shake it on the high plains While their men grind...
Whatever comes to mind Be it rain Or fog Or sleep...
Were the sky made of water And the ocean air I...
Just like ripe fruit My dogwood flower fell Was snatched up...
Would it please m’lord To hear me say I love thee...
He’s black He is a man And he is black His...
I’m in the mood For music! Left behind Offending instruments My...
The sun Gave rise to A mighty phoenix From the ashes...