African Beauties

To Adissa and Claudine

You are what we've been missing.
Tonight when you sang in your tongue, Swahili, I felt our voices become
more alive.
More vibrant.
More beautiful.
More full.
Tonight you allowed me to move beyond myself,
my issues
and really worship our Savior and our King
with you.
I was over joyed to hear you say "9 children".
My heart felt like it was near bursting
to hear you speak English so beautifully.
I did not do your Swahili any justice, even in song.
You are absolute treasures my African beauties.
Absolute treasures.