Today
Today is ours, let's live it
And love is strong, let's give it
A song can help, let's sing it
And peace is dear, let's bring it
The past is gone, don't rue it
Our work is here, let's do it
Our world is wrong, let's right it
The battle hard, let's fight it
The road is rough, let's clear it
The future vast, don't fear it
Is faith asleep? Let's wake it
Today is ours, let's take it
Originally written by Beah Richards, recited by Ruby Dee (below)
Ruby recites Today at the Inspiration Event at Radio City Music Hall during the National Conference on Volunteering and Service.
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ReplyDeleteToday Lynn Whitfield lifted up you two in poem. Thank you Beah Richards and Ruby Dee.
ReplyDeleteThank you, Lynn Whitfield, Ruby Dee, and Beah Richards (author) for sharing such a great piece. All three a phenomenal black women.
ReplyDeleteI felt compelled and inspired after listening to Lynn Whitefield who was featured on Oprah's Master Class (8/23/17). As she ended her segment, she closed with the poem TODAY...what a moment it was for me! I could not wait to print this poem for future use as I focus on finding amazing sources such as this one, for inspiration! I feel so inspired!! CHEERS!!...to the amazingly poised and graceful Lynn Whitfield.
ReplyDeleteMe too...I didn't watch her master class until a few moments ago. I immediately went online to find the poem and found this beautiful blog and like minded people basking in the profound nature of our new discovery. What a beautiful poem for right now, especially.
DeleteMe too...I didn't watch her master class until a few moments ago. I immediately went online to find the poem and found this beautiful blog and like minded people basking in the profound nature of our new discovery. What a beautiful poem for right now, especially.
DeleteMy sentiments exactly! I will hold on to this one and pass it down through future generations in my family! It's so inspirational!
ReplyDeleteOprah' s Master Class 8/23/17 featuring Lynn Whitefield really blessed me, but when she recited Beah Richards Poem that Ruby Dee loved so, it changed my life!! The words are piercing and the timing for me was impeccable!!! Thank you for reciting this particular poem as I felt it in my soul!!!
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ReplyDeleteI loved Lynn Whitfield's story. She is truly grace and elegance. "Today" was a perfect powerful ending. I wrote it down as she spoke to encourage myself daily. It is such a powerful poem. Thank you Ms. Oprah Winfrey, Ms. Ruby Dee, and Ms. Lynn Whitfield for sharing and exposing me to Ms. Beah Richards' powerful and uplifting work. What a legacy...
ReplyDeleteThis poem has a way of calming me....
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ReplyDeleteIt moved me so much. A short poem, but so powerful!
ReplyDeleteI will read this poem everyday and pass it along to those near and dear to me. Thank you ladies. I feel lifted.
ReplyDeleteSo beautiful... these phenomenal women and this poem. I agree with your comments of love.
ReplyDeleteI just watches Lynn Whitefield on Master Class and was so inspired with this poem!I'm going to memorize it & keep it as my motivation personally and professionally!
ReplyDeleteI just saw Lynn Whitfield in the Master Class today. I felt so proud listening to her and hanging on her every word. And then, she recited that poem, which literally took my breath away! I love them all, Ruby Dee, Oprah Winfrey, Lynn Whitfield and Beah Richards!!!! Thank you ladies!!!!
ReplyDeleteI saw this on the repeat of Oprah's Masterclass. It was so inspiring and I want to thank the ladies who bought it to us. Love them all.
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