To My Sisters In Dance

To My Sisters In Dance I will not point out your failures
I will not expound upon our differences
I will not show you disrespect
YOU ARE MY SISTER

I will zaghareet at your shimmies
I will clap for your hip drops
I will return your smile
YOU ARE MY SISTER

I will let you dance first at the hafla
I will let you pick our song
I will give you the recognition you deserve
YOU ARE MY SISTER

I will sing with you
drum with you
dance with you
YOU ARE MY SISTER

-Beth Jones