Love Poem: Step Back

Step Back


I'm certain a lot of people
     can relate to what I'm about to lay down
It's having that one cool relative
     you attach yourself to whenever they come around
Well let me tell you a thing or two
     about my auntie Ms. Mil
(Short for Mildred by the way)
First thing about her, she's good-looking for real
The next thing I feel I should say
     she's got a smart, sharp mind and she don't play

But the best thing I like about her
     this is a natural fact
She lets you know exactly what she means
     she ain't no 'fraidy cat

She's got a hmmmm way about her
     she's got class and style
She's got a down-to-earth demeanor
     a take-your-breath-away smile

But the best thing I like about her
     is that she's sooo fearless
Come at her the wrong way
     she will clean up your mess

Her Zulu mantra is echoed in a jazz song I heard
     but with a little twist to it in her own words
She says:
Before you get all up in her face
     saying, c'mon lets do it
You better step back
     before you step into it


A tribute to my beloved sister Mildred