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Apology NOT ACCEPTED
Why should I apologize for being who I am, Mam?
Please make it clear since you have a problem with me being me
Cuz it’s something you’re hinting at-I hear you-I understand completely
Why should I apologize for rejoicing at my victories?
Please shed some light on the thoughts you’ve been exuding
Cuz it sounds like you want me to down play the God in me
I will NOT apologize for the blessings He’s bestowed upon me!
I will NOT apologize for the God given dreams!
I will NOT apologize for my spellbinding eyes or my plump frame;
My alluring smile, or my absorbing laughter to make you feel at ease!
Nor will I apologize for my light bright clear skin, honey it’s me-it’s dazzlin’!
I will NOT apologize for my curly hair that’s something straight and silky smooth
Just to soothe the low self-esteem that festers inside of you-NO IT WON’T DO!
Why should I apologize for your insecurities?
Please be unequivocally explicit with me or is it jealousy talking
Cuz you want it sound like your helping me out by saying, “Girl- don’t let pride set in.”
When what you are, is intimidated by my transparency and the joy I exhibit over from my blessin’s.
Why should I apologize for your daunting response to my blatant intensity & strong personality?
Please bother not to explain why I should hold back the authority God’s placed in me
Cuz something is truly wrong when you want me to stay in your box and keep it locked
OH -jus’let me add –tryna’to take my ideas make them your own, since creativity has vacated YOUR dome
Yet are distant in reluctant to help a sistah’ out, holding back your accolades instead you criticize and mock
I will NOT apologize for who I’ve loved, the kisses, the warmth, the years and time invested
The friendship, the pain, trials and the tests, overcoming the struggles I can now see the blessin’s
I will NOT apologize for the schools I’ve been graced to attend, the many certificates, awards, and degrees
Studying days, nights, years, then an eight year hiatus- plus I’m honored I’ve completed my graduate field
After all the years, time, pile up of bills and sacrificing; MS ED you can’t take that from me
See, not only am I beautiful, precious, beloved and adored,
I’m extremely bright, witty, curious with diverse sex appeal
So if you see me praising my Father in a strange radical way; that’s my style of giving thanks
You may not like it, but sistah’ girl--- you’ll be okay.
I will NOT APOLOGIZE FOR THE BRAWN IN MY VOICE
I WILL NOT APOLOGIZE FOR THE WORDS IMPRINTED IN MY HEART THAT JUMP OFF PAGE
AND ALL THE OPPORTUNITIES TO SPEAK IN FRONT CROWDS & GRACE A STAGE
I WON’T APOLOGIZE FOR THE TENACITY IN MY STEP, WITH HIS HELP I’LL BRING IT BEST
OR THE RESPECT I RECEIVE FOR THE GIFTS GOD HAS PUT IN ME
Of course I’m grateful, no doubt- the gifts come without repentance & I won’t be sentenced
I don’t need you’re acceptance –approval- to be or do what God has told me, so don’t be deceived
So I’m just letting you know just for purposes of what takes place behind the curtains of the show
that I refuse to apologize for who God has made me to be,
No disrespected intended, I’m simply setting myself FREE
You’ve been hoodwinked, bamboozled if you try to hold me back and expect me to shrink
You’re just adding on to my testimonies, cuz I’m blessed going in and going out
In the city and in the field, and as long as I’m in the vine-in HIS WILL
Deal with your complexes and your vices -see -I will continue to keep it real
Jumping off the edges outside the box I’ll keep on smiling and teach, ensue in ministry
With God’s authority speak life, delight in the glow of my pen, draw and paint like Van Gogh
And not apologize for being extraordinary, eccentric, or atypical
I’ll act when there is cause and lose myself in the role, lift up His name with my sultry soulful voice
So you will feel my pain, & the words will grip you as you escape by the notes that flee my lips
Develop, direct, and take charge of my place in this world as He leads
Don’t envy or covet my gifts or who you think I ought to be
Cuz you don’t know the tests, the fire and all I’ve gone through until you’ve worn my shoes
I’m ending on this last note-- be grateful for what He’s put in you,
And before you give me some advice or criticize what I do
Appreciate who you are and love the God in you maybe then you will learn to genuinely rejoice
When someone else is happy for their successes after you realize what they’ve been through,
“No-it’s not arrogance or pride Boo. I just refuse to apologize to you.”
Written by Che’ri Humphrey, 8/24/09 copyrights 2009
Fndr/Pres. Diamonds In The Rough…Finding The Spirit In Me! International Ministries
Why should I apologize for being who I am, Mam?
Please make it clear since you have a problem with me being me
Cuz it’s something you’re hinting at-I hear you-I understand completely
Why should I apologize for rejoicing at my victories?
Please shed some light on the thoughts you’ve been exuding
Cuz it sounds like you want me to down play the God in me
I will NOT apologize for the blessings He’s bestowed upon me!
I will NOT apologize for the God given dreams!
I will NOT apologize for my spellbinding eyes or my plump frame;
My alluring smile, or my absorbing laughter to make you feel at ease!
Nor will I apologize for my light bright clear skin, honey it’s me-it’s dazzlin’!
I will NOT apologize for my curly hair that’s something straight and silky smooth
Just to soothe the low self-esteem that festers inside of you-NO IT WON’T DO!
Why should I apologize for your insecurities?
Please be unequivocally explicit with me or is it jealousy talking
Cuz you want it sound like your helping me out by saying, “Girl- don’t let pride set in.”
When what you are, is intimidated by my transparency and the joy I exhibit over from my blessin’s.
Why should I apologize for your daunting response to my blatant intensity & strong personality?
Please bother not to explain why I should hold back the authority God’s placed in me
Cuz something is truly wrong when you want me to stay in your box and keep it locked
OH -jus’let me add –tryna’to take my ideas make them your own, since creativity has vacated YOUR dome
Yet are distant in reluctant to help a sistah’ out, holding back your accolades instead you criticize and mock
I will NOT apologize for who I’ve loved, the kisses, the warmth, the years and time invested
The friendship, the pain, trials and the tests, overcoming the struggles I can now see the blessin’s
I will NOT apologize for the schools I’ve been graced to attend, the many certificates, awards, and degrees
Studying days, nights, years, then an eight year hiatus- plus I’m honored I’ve completed my graduate field
After all the years, time, pile up of bills and sacrificing; MS ED you can’t take that from me
See, not only am I beautiful, precious, beloved and adored,
I’m extremely bright, witty, curious with diverse sex appeal
So if you see me praising my Father in a strange radical way; that’s my style of giving thanks
You may not like it, but sistah’ girl--- you’ll be okay.
I will NOT APOLOGIZE FOR THE BRAWN IN MY VOICE
I WILL NOT APOLOGIZE FOR THE WORDS IMPRINTED IN MY HEART THAT JUMP OFF PAGE
AND ALL THE OPPORTUNITIES TO SPEAK IN FRONT CROWDS & GRACE A STAGE
I WON’T APOLOGIZE FOR THE TENACITY IN MY STEP, WITH HIS HELP I’LL BRING IT BEST
OR THE RESPECT I RECEIVE FOR THE GIFTS GOD HAS PUT IN ME
Of course I’m grateful, no doubt- the gifts come without repentance & I won’t be sentenced
I don’t need you’re acceptance –approval- to be or do what God has told me, so don’t be deceived
So I’m just letting you know just for purposes of what takes place behind the curtains of the show
that I refuse to apologize for who God has made me to be,
No disrespected intended, I’m simply setting myself FREE
You’ve been hoodwinked, bamboozled if you try to hold me back and expect me to shrink
You’re just adding on to my testimonies, cuz I’m blessed going in and going out
In the city and in the field, and as long as I’m in the vine-in HIS WILL
Deal with your complexes and your vices -see -I will continue to keep it real
Jumping off the edges outside the box I’ll keep on smiling and teach, ensue in ministry
With God’s authority speak life, delight in the glow of my pen, draw and paint like Van Gogh
And not apologize for being extraordinary, eccentric, or atypical
I’ll act when there is cause and lose myself in the role, lift up His name with my sultry soulful voice
So you will feel my pain, & the words will grip you as you escape by the notes that flee my lips
Develop, direct, and take charge of my place in this world as He leads
Don’t envy or covet my gifts or who you think I ought to be
Cuz you don’t know the tests, the fire and all I’ve gone through until you’ve worn my shoes
I’m ending on this last note-- be grateful for what He’s put in you,
And before you give me some advice or criticize what I do
Appreciate who you are and love the God in you maybe then you will learn to genuinely rejoice
When someone else is happy for their successes after you realize what they’ve been through,
“No-it’s not arrogance or pride Boo. I just refuse to apologize to you.”
Written by Che’ri Humphrey, 8/24/09 copyrights 2009
Fndr/Pres. Diamonds In The Rough…Finding The Spirit In Me! International Ministries