Chariot 

I believe in the Sky

I believe in the power of time

I am what my mother dreamt

in the chariot of her mind.

My father named me Naima

(the one who is victorious)

The one…who is praying.

this is the long train
to the redeeming
sin

this is the Black womb
the scarification-so holy. Disrespecting
her vision; so soft,/melting softly

the redeeming sin being
Courage

Courage is the chariot that redeems us

in sin

O my beloveds. Help me! Forsake me not.

this is the long train
where upon you

I depend