Sisters Behind Bar (For the Women in FCI-Dublin)

SISTERS BEHIND BARS (FOR THE WOMEN IN FCI-DUBLIN) Opal PalmerAdisa sister is what i call you who could be should be the woman next door i shout to look out for my children as i run to the store you could be should be the one i call howdy to as i work in my garden or sweep the garbage that people litter in front ofmy gate sister it's you i've been missing the friendly face that greets me when i arrive at work or hold the door for me it is your story i haven't heard your sweet-pot i haven't tasted [Meridians:feminism, race, transnationalism 2001, vol. 2, no. 1, pp. 127-29]©2001 by Wesleyan University Press. All rights reserved. 127 sister it's you i've been missing in the lunch room where we relax and shout out girl i hear you it's you i've been seeking for in the church pew beside me you i've been watching out for to give a high five as you bump me on the dance floor sister it's your children who are being shuffled from foster home to relatives seeking your face and comfort your children i hear crying at nights during the day all die time their eyes a hunger no food can satisfy sister why have they locked you up why are they working you for less than a dollar a day widiout benefits and retirement plan 128 OPAL PALMER ADISA sister you are locked up but not forgotten i'm carrying you i'm counting on you to hold steadfast for your children for your parents for your partner for your friends for yourself i'm counting on you and i'm helping to keep you alive with my words SISTERS BEHIND BARS (FORTHE WOMEN IN FCI-DUBLIN) 129 ...