Rise Sista Rise Poem by Kamau Austin

You've supported the weight of the family,
sometimes by yourself for far too long.

So I celebrate your greatness
with the verses of this poem.


Only accept the best in love. My beautiful dove...
The divine in you is imprinted from God's nature above.

Believe in yourself, don't be demoralized by
some males who're up to no good.

Who only seek to objectify your beauty and personhood.

ignore the ignorance with grace
like only a true lady could.

If you stand like a tower,
my beautiful flower
men will respect you like
they definitely should.

In my last poem I asked you to Fly.
But this is a poetry prequel first
you must now riSE!


Rise my Sista, from lies and false claims.
Rise my Sista from the brutality and pain.

Rise my Sista, from the venom and distain.
Rise my Sista towards your fame and acclaim.


The profoundity of your Unlimited protential for
a real man is a prize.

He'll value your brilliance and compell you to rISE!


Rise my sista, from the State-House to the hood.
Rise my sista - its your time -- its all good!


Rise my Sista, our destiny dictates that you you should.
Rise my Sista...


...Elevate like only a sista could.


Rise my sista -- without you our people would die.

Rise my Sista this brotha prays you would.

(c) Copyright 2010 Kamau Austin Montclair, NJ

Montclair Native Wins Chopped Episode Cable TV program

Congratulations Justin Gaines on Winning Chopped! Check out the Cable program Chopped on the Food Network to see this amazing culinary artist in action. Check out Chef Jus or Justin Gaines official website

Celebrating with a Client Tonight

I'll be celebrating tonight will a client of mine Justin Gaines, in Montclair New Jersey. Justin is a world class professional chef who will be featured on tonight's Chopped cable television competition for gourmet culinary engineers.

I'll be watching the show and enjoying some food tonight with his family. It should be a blast.

To see the type of dishes this gourmet chef can make Check out Justin's Site

POSITION YOUR BUSINESS FOR SUCCESS in 2010

Premier Business Showcase

Presents a NETWORKING COCKTAIL PARTY at Toucan’s Martini Lounge, 1850 Easton Avenue Somerset, NJ 08873

Wednesday January 27, 2010
6pm-9pm, Cost: $7.00

We have everything you need in one location…
Come out and meet an eclectic mix of NY/NJ business professionals in a relaxed, upscale setting. Take advantage of elevator pitch opportunities. Bring plenty of business cards and make the connections you need to grow your business. Enjoy the exciting sounds of Barry Ward from Wise DJ Sound Entertainment. FREE appetizers and $5 drink specials.

Guest speaker

For more information, please contact event promoters:
Andrea Lockhart (570) 977-6638 or Barry Ward (732) 748-0494