12 DIVAS OF THE HOLIDAYS 2014 Poem by Lorraine Brooks
Our braveness showed amid the snow
In January’s days.
And Sara Bareilles brought us
Happiness and praise.
In February, we discussed
How not to label things
Fantasia’s music filled the air
And gave our spirit wings.
Sometimes, life can throw us curves
And threaten our self-worth,
But March gave us the Sapphires
With models of rebirth.
My favorite radical, Nina Simone,
Was all about the fight.
Her April’s jazzy vocals did
Fill us with much delight.
And then in May, Doris Day did prove
Her unconditional being.
She gave us strength to recognize
The things we weren’t seeing.
A Legend was and legend is
The John of the same name.
In June’s fierce heat he told us how to
Win at our own game.
We looked back at the life we’ve lived
The things that went awry,
But Lisa Stansfield ‘s message was
Reversal, in July.
Miranda Lambert’s Platinum!
She’s like a shooting star.
In August, we did celebrate
How precious we all are.
September’s game was mystery
And mayhem, to be sure.
Pink Panther’s message was to be
More trusting and secure.
Lisa Lisa, Cult Jam too
With Anger we did deal
And in October, we all learned that
It’s OK to feel.
Barbra Streisand, what a voice
And what a partner too.
Our friends and healthcare partnerships
Were in November, true.
And now the holidays approach
December’s faith and hope,
Religions, cultures, and beliefs,
They give us strength to cope.
Kwanzaa celebrates the fruits.
A banquet from the earth.
Channukah’s the feast of lights
And Christmas signals birth.
We flavor life with Seasonings.
Add flavor to the fun.
And so December’s diva is
Anthony Hamilton.
A joyous time to everyone!
May you be energetic!
Let’s join together one and all.
Let’s all stay DIVABETIC!
