Words and Music by Sheila Firestone
Verse 1
Black and blue stripes,
the bruises my sisters have suffered.
A covenant of soul and spirit.
Bruises gained on the way to finding torah and sisterhood.
I wear them to remember,
those who suffered.
Never forget those who lost their way,
who never connected
with their sisters and torah.
As I wrap myself in the tallit of sisterhood.
Chorus:
We stand together bound by our soft voices.
We stand together
Bound by our strong purpose.
Tikkun! Zachor! Sh’ma!
Justice, justice you shall pursue.
Verse 2
Balance us with your energy oh God,
Black and blue are the colors,
bruises on my sister’s bodies, minds and soul.
Sisterhood.
I will never forget my sisters in need.
Never forget!
Give Strength to stand tall.
Ancient blue threads,
sewing our souls together
As I wrap myself in
the Tallit of Sisterhood.
Chorus:
We stand together
Bound by our strong purpose.
Tikkun! Zachor! Sh’ma!
Justice, justice you shall pursue.
Tikkun! Zachor! Sh’ma!
©2010 Sheila Firestone