Sovereign Poetry
If God Be A Woman
If God be a woman, she be black. Constantly resurrecting and replanting within the same wounds that YOU were buried at...
So flammable that she communes with the wind.
her breast be the highlands and the birds as her oversees.
If God be a woman, she be ruthless mix with forgiving, Karma as her sister so be careful not to twist her.
If God be a woman, she be love if it meant freedom, when you hear her voice, nothing else matters. Tending over depicting her daughters is more than this poem therefore nothing else matters.
she be power and fragility, the dark and the light; fluidity
If God be a woman she be black because if you’d like I could pull out the facts there’s no other woman like my mama. Skin rich as a soil we bare our feet on.
We often dance so freely, never taking a moment thinking how graciously beautiful she is alone...
If God be woman, she be mother nature too there’s no separation, she's more than your next ideation she holds the practicality and the faith we all desperately cling onto.
Sydney Elms, known on stage as Sovereign Poetry, is a compassionate, deep-diving individual who often dwells in the unknown and the unspoken. Through her work, she speaks about the rawness of mental health and emotional well-being, acknowledging the crevices in each human being. Sydney is a dedicated poet, Double Certified Art Trauma Therapy Coach, and a Hoodoo.
In 2017, Sydney was a medalist winner in the NAACP Olympic Competition for written poetry, an achievement that has significantly enriched her artistic journey. Born and raised in Detroit, Michigan, she brings the spirit and resilience of her hometown and the whispers of her ancestors into her evocative and thought-provoking poetry.
Sydney is an advocate for domestic and sexual abuse survivors and a committee member of the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention for the Idaho Chapter. As a storyteller with no sense of time, her narratives transcend conventional boundaries, creating a timeless connection with her audience. Her goal is to expand on the uncomfortabilities of self shamelessly, encouraging others to embrace and explore their true selves without fear or hesitation. Her work is characterized by a deep commitment to using the arts as a powerful tool for social transformation, addressing themes of social justice, equality, and cultural diversity.
Sydney’s poetry is also a profound reminder of self-preservation, power, and acclimation. With a keen ability to communicate complex ideas through her art, she engages audiences with immersive and impactful performances. She is dedicated to creating meaningful connections and fostering a greater understanding of the pressing issues facing society today.
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