R.I.P.
Eulogy
For the queen of soul
Published in
Feb 26, 2021
To hear
& bear witness
The fervent stir of her
Immutable soul
With every moan & tone
Of this woman’s work
Is like being baptized
In the current
Of the river’s
Eternal invitation
To salvation
Knowing before you
Even come back up
For air
That without a doubt
Hers is
The voice of God
Or, at least, the lead
Of leads & queen
Of queens that brought
The church to the ears
Of the world
Carrying its weight
In such a way
Only she could enunciate
Spirit into flesh
…& grace into fate.
2018/2021 MDSHall
