Pardon Me

Reverend Nina L. Clark of Zion Pentecostal Church in Akron, OH could well be one of the great poets of our time. Now more than ever we need folks like Rev. Clark to help make sense of this crazy, mixed-up world we live in. Check out her profile here!

And now, for a little inspiration...

PARDON ME

I am a resurrected vessel..Beautiful moving into another level of wholeness.

Pardon Me...I'm just lovin' me for a moment this morning.
I woke up this morning to the smell of my conditioned hair.
As I lay in my satin sheets, I noticed the beautiful outline of my Vessel

It came to me...
I am a resurrected vessel...Beautiful
Moving into another level of wholeness.
I think I ought to love me this morning.

Pardon me... I'm just lovin' me for a moment this morning. I woke up this morning to the pattern of my own shadow.
No matter where I turn, I cannot separate what I reflect in my shadow.

Someone else cannot see the intricate details that God has put into my shadow, I cannot only see it, but I appreciate it. If a perfect God can take that much time in molding me, loving me, cherishing me, reshaping me, then SURELY I am worth loving me.

Pardon me... I'm just lovin' me for a moment this morning.
I woke up this morning alone but not lonely.
I got tired of waiting for someone to put ice in my soda, milk in my tea, jam on my biscuits, peas in my rice, and soap on my back.

I am not alone.
I have me... I have me... I have me... and then
I have an omnipresent God who has me...
When I put the ice in my soda...
He stands there silently observing me...ready to suggest creative ways to set my table.

Pardon me... I'm just lovin' me for a moment this morning.
I woke up this morning and beheld the beautiful reflection of a 5ft something frame, a soft smile, a shiny nose, medium length hair, brown skinned complexion, and a Biblically perfect shape.

I leaned forward and kissed the mirror...I love you girl!!!
Not because of your external beauty...
Not because mama said you were beautiful...
Not because a man told you that you were beautiful...No!

When I look at all your attributes, And I think about what God has predestined you to become... I can only say that I love you.

For all the battles you've conquered...
For the tears you've shed...
For the negative words that shot you down...
For the pain you've overcome...
For the growth you've sustained... I love you Girl!

Pardon me.. I'm just lovin' me for a moment this morning


TODAY IS GIFT FROM GOD [A Sequel To 'Pardon Me' by Rev. Clark]

He has blessed me with another day to live and I am grateful.
With my awakening,
I have been given the opportunity to see myself for who I really am...

I am a woman;
I am defined by the essence I possess and the way I represent that quality.

I am a woman whose existence is covered in beautiful chocolate brown skin.
I am a woman whose beauty comes from the soul;
And reflects itself onto its outer temple.

I am a woman who strives for perfection.
I am a woman who gives her all to everything and everyone
who appreciates the privilege.

I am a woman who deserves the very best;
and will demand it from others and myself.
I am a woman who deserves to be loved;
I will show love to all and will love myself enough for everyone if I do not receive that love in return.

I am a good woman......
I am a strong woman.......
I am a devoted woman...........
I am a loving woman............

I am everything I need to be to love me.
I can survive with others;
I can survive by myself.

As long as the Lord watches over me,
I am never alone.