Makin’ Us ‘Feel’

From the bottom of your heart

and the depth of your soul

rose the voice of the goddess—

words that would echo

crossing genres and generations

with tunes that would move us.

There wasn’t an artist

that wasn’t inspired

because you made us “feel.”

A warrior who kept the faith

not just another link in the chain—

you taught us to demand r.e.s.p.e.c.t.
always; whenever, wherever it was due.

You, yes YOU, you made us “feel”

your words, your voice, your soul;

you blew away the mold

your music made us whole.

© Ginny Brannan 2018

Honoring Aretha whose music spanned my generation
bringing rhythm and soul to our lives.

Inspired by and paraphrased from her words and music:
R.E.S.P.E.C.T.

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