Love Conquers All

Loretta Lockwood

I was raised by congregations,

standing up, sitting down,

koogle & wine on the holidays,

Along with song and prayer.

I love my people.

I was raised by pain

from drugs to therapy

& from insecurities to heartache.

I have overcome my demons, and I love myself.

I was raised by earth.

Digging my toes in the sand,

embracing the sun’s rays on my face,

dancing in the rain.

My sign is Cancer, and I love the water.

I was raised by music,

“Carpet of the Sun”

BB King, Bo Diddly, Aretha Franklin,

All the greats & a few great hits.

I love the roots.

I was raised by my family,

Thanksgiving in Stockton,

champagne on New Years,

knowing they got my back.

I love my blood.