Sherri

I still see Grandpa James Diggs cooking in the kitchen

A young girl watching, learning how to listen

Feeding Grandmommy Carolyn as the MS took its toll

Learning how to give with every piece of my soul

Thirteen years old, a full-ride dance scholar

Moved out at twenty-two, making my own dollar

A true Leo, independent, loyal to a fault

But I locked my own needs away in a vault

I never ask for help, I just carry the weight

Making sure everybody else is doing great.

I am beautiful, I am powerful, I am a lady

A mother of ten, and my spirit ain't breaking

I don't have to take the abuse anymore

I'm not scared to walk away from a toxic door

I will never beg anyone to treat me right

I am more than enough, I am that girl tonight

I'm stronger than I ever gave myself credit for

When I'm gone, let my legacy be love, forevermore.

I wrote Kamal’s obituary with a heavy heart

Directed the passion play at Bishop Healy, doing my part

Cheered for three of my sons on the Kirkwood High stage

Always the reliable one, whatever the age

If you don't have it, I'll get it, I care for the homeless

I forgive those who hurt me, I try to be selfless

But I trust when I shouldn't, and I struggle in silence

Crying in the bathroom just to keep it all private

Transparent and true, but so easily bruised

I'm taking back the power that I let get misused.

I am beautiful, I am powerful, I am a lady

A mother of ten, and my spirit ain't breaking

I don't have to take the abuse anymore

I'm not scared to walk away from a toxic door

I will never beg anyone to treat me right

I am more than enough, I am that girl tonight

I'm stronger than I ever gave myself credit for

When I'm gone, let my legacy be love, forevermore.

I won that civil rights contest, unafraid to stand tall

Now it's time to stand up for myself most of all

I keep my faith in my Higher Power above

I'll keep being the best mom, giving all of my love

I give and I give without asking return

But self-love is the lesson I'm ready to learn.

'Cause I am beautiful, I am powerful, I am a lady

A mother of ten, and my spirit ain't breaking

I refuse to take the abuse anymore

I'm leaving the toxicity outside of my door

I will never beg anyone to treat me right

I am more than enough, I am that girl tonight

I'm stronger than I ever gave myself credit for

When I'm dead and gone, let my legacy be love.