Unwritten: Black Women Writers at Work
[Introduction]
In the realm of words, where voices rise and fall
A legacy unfolds, of stories yet untold to all
Black women writers, whose works paved the way
For a new generation, to break the chains of yesterday
[Verse 1]
Nikki Giovanni's fiery pen, Kristin Hunter's gentle hand
Gayl Jones' rebellious heart, Audre Lorde's warrior stand
Toni Morrison's masterful weavings, Sonia Sanchez's poetic voice
Ntozake Shange's plays of passion, Alice Walker's unwavering choice
[Pre-Chorus]
Their words a testament to strength and resilience born
Of struggles and triumphs, of trials and of norms
Yet their stories silenced, or relegated to the page
But now they rise again, like phoenixes in this age
[Chorus]
Black women writers at work, leaving a legacy so bright
Guiding lights on our journey, through darkness and into the light
Their voices echoing forever, in the halls of time and space
Unwritten no more, their stories reclaim
[Verse 2]
Margaret Walker's poetic genius, Sherley Anne Williams' unyielding fire
Through their works we find solace, a reflection of our own hearts' desire
To break free from the chains that bind us, to rise above the pain
To forge our own paths, and write our own names
[Pre-Chorus]
Their words a testament to strength and resilience born
Of struggles and triumphs, of trials and of norms
Yet their stories silenced, or relegated to the page
But now they rise again, like phoenixes in this age
[Chorus]
Black women writers at work, leaving a legacy so bright
Guiding lights on our journey, through darkness and into the light
Their voices echoing forever, in the halls of time and space
Unwritten no more, their stories reclaim
[Chorus]
Black women writers at work, leaving a legacy so bright
Guiding lights on our journey, through darkness and into the light
Their voices echoing forever, in the halls of time and space
Unwritten no more, their stories reclaim
[Bridge]
The book that bears their names, a testament to their enduring power
A bridge connecting past to present, where our voices can resound once more
For in their words we find the strength, to face the battles yet unknown
And rise above the noise, to claim our rightful place as women and writers born
[Chorus]
Black women writers at work, leaving a legacy so bright
Guiding lights on our journey, through darkness and into the light
Their voices echoing forever, in the halls of time and space
Unwritten no more, their stories reclaim
[Chorus]
Black women writers at work, leaving a legacy so bright
Guiding lights on our journey, through darkness and into the light
Their voices echoing forever, in the halls of time and space
Unwritten no more, their stories reclaim
[Outro]
So let us honor these women, who paved the way for us to write
Let us carry on their legacy, with hearts full of courage and light
For in their words we find our own, and in their voices we hear our own
In the realm of words, where voices rise and fall
A legacy unfolds, of stories yet untold to all
Black women writers, whose works paved the way
For a new generation, to break the chains of yesterday
[Verse 1]
Nikki Giovanni's fiery pen, Kristin Hunter's gentle hand
Gayl Jones' rebellious heart, Audre Lorde's warrior stand
Toni Morrison's masterful weavings, Sonia Sanchez's poetic voice
Ntozake Shange's plays of passion, Alice Walker's unwavering choice
[Pre-Chorus]
Their words a testament to strength and resilience born
Of struggles and triumphs, of trials and of norms
Yet their stories silenced, or relegated to the page
But now they rise again, like phoenixes in this age
[Chorus]
Black women writers at work, leaving a legacy so bright
Guiding lights on our journey, through darkness and into the light
Their voices echoing forever, in the halls of time and space
Unwritten no more, their stories reclaim
[Verse 2]
Margaret Walker's poetic genius, Sherley Anne Williams' unyielding fire
Through their works we find solace, a reflection of our own hearts' desire
To break free from the chains that bind us, to rise above the pain
To forge our own paths, and write our own names
[Pre-Chorus]
Their words a testament to strength and resilience born
Of struggles and triumphs, of trials and of norms
Yet their stories silenced, or relegated to the page
But now they rise again, like phoenixes in this age
[Chorus]
Black women writers at work, leaving a legacy so bright
Guiding lights on our journey, through darkness and into the light
Their voices echoing forever, in the halls of time and space
Unwritten no more, their stories reclaim
[Chorus]
Black women writers at work, leaving a legacy so bright
Guiding lights on our journey, through darkness and into the light
Their voices echoing forever, in the halls of time and space
Unwritten no more, their stories reclaim
[Bridge]
The book that bears their names, a testament to their enduring power
A bridge connecting past to present, where our voices can resound once more
For in their words we find the strength, to face the battles yet unknown
And rise above the noise, to claim our rightful place as women and writers born
[Chorus]
Black women writers at work, leaving a legacy so bright
Guiding lights on our journey, through darkness and into the light
Their voices echoing forever, in the halls of time and space
Unwritten no more, their stories reclaim
[Chorus]
Black women writers at work, leaving a legacy so bright
Guiding lights on our journey, through darkness and into the light
Their voices echoing forever, in the halls of time and space
Unwritten no more, their stories reclaim
[Outro]
So let us honor these women, who paved the way for us to write
Let us carry on their legacy, with hearts full of courage and light
For in their words we find our own, and in their voices we hear our own
