I am Yemaya, a goddess of West Africa.
I protect children. If you’re pregnant, you should talk to me. I am ready to help all women.
I am the mother of 15 other gods. You might call me “the” mother.
I am the ocean, too. Fishermen love me, and offer me fish. My name means She whose children are like fish. When you pick up a conch shell on the sea shore and put it to your ear, you hear me.
My favorite colors are blue, silver and white. My favorite stone is blue chalcedony. I also like watermelon, and pearls, and shiny pennies.
I protect children. If you’re pregnant, you should talk to me. I am ready to help all women.
I am the mother of 15 other gods. You might call me “the” mother.
I am the ocean, too. Fishermen love me, and offer me fish. My name means She whose children are like fish. When you pick up a conch shell on the sea shore and put it to your ear, you hear me.
My favorite colors are blue, silver and white. My favorite stone is blue chalcedony. I also like watermelon, and pearls, and shiny pennies.
I am also goddess of the New Year.
Artwork courtesy of Mia Hernandez
Twirling and twirling and twirling,
ReplyDeleteYo Bailo con Yemaya
Swinging my seductive hips
as I walk into your waters
I become one with the ocean
the power of water becoming my strength
The waves crash in delight
with every step I take,
The sky opens and welcomes a bright night,
The evening is clear and inviting
Great Mother, it is your daughter
It is my spirit mixed with you
that sends me here to make things new
The waves crash against my naked body
and embrace me gently
like a mother to her newborn child
Oh, Mother Yemaya, your waters carry my heart
The beat of the drums reach my soul
And your blessings make me whole
By: Mia Roman 2008