Poetry
Five Pearls of Wisdom
(Dedicated to the memory of the Founders of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority Inc)
There were five unique women
Who started the journey down this road
On the shoulders of those five women
Bore Zeta's first heavy load
Not once did they waiver
Or ever turn around
They taught us that a true lady of Zeta
Always stands her ground
No matter the odds, no matter the tests
Those special women taught us
To always put forth our best
Zeta was something inside
That they truly loved
Something that they knew
They would always be proud of
Not every Zeta must strive
To live the lives that they showed
For the things that they knew
We now know
Like the sky shall always be Blue
The Pearly Gates shall always be White
And when I like my Pearls
Close my dying eyes to darkness
I shall not fear
For they help to lead me down the path
Of God that is right
I have been led by the knowledge
Of the Zeta Light
I will not stand before my maker
Hanging my head down in shame
Because I know the five Zetas in Heaven
Made sure that He would be proud
To sign my name
Zetas, Phenomenal Women
I always examine insights when making a decision,
Individuality directed me to envision-
The type of mentors I desire to emulate,
Compassionate, finer women to appreciate!
It was my primary priority,
To join a striking sorority-
choosing not to conform to the majority,
And to function wonder subordinate authority!
Without hesitation I made an observation,
Z Phi B surpasses my expectation-
I accepted the challenge with appreciation,
Phenomenal Women make up my organization!
By: Soror Lizzie Polly Robinson-Jenkins
Zeta
I am the finer woman
I am a lady of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority
I am the heart of a Sigma
The vital rib created from his side
If virtue and sisterly love is what you seek
Strive for perfection
STRIVE FOR Z-PHI-B!
What is a Zeta Lady?
A Zeta Lady is strong and determined. There are no forces of human powers that can stop her.
A Zeta Lady means that she can be her own entity. There is no hatred in her heart.
Being a Zeta Lady means that God is the center of her life. Her body is the housing of the holy spirit.
A Zeta Lady is Love, for she is able to generate and receive love. She is peaceful, kind, and understanding.
Being a Zeta Lady, means giving herself to others, asking for nothing in return.
She is willing to sacrifice even her own lige for the liberation of God's people for His name's sake.
Whatever she may accomplish, it's for the glorification of God's Kingdom.
A Zeta Lady is creative and productive. God is the source of her strength.
Being a Zeta Lady means that she can be the very best that she can be.
Finer Womenhood is a gift from God. She knows that is she died this instant, all would be well with her soul.
Finer Womenhood means wholeness in spirit, mind, and body.
A Zeta Lady is an asset to her home, her church, her community
A Zeta Lady has a positive attitude
A Zeta Lady tells herself that she is beautiful.
By Soror Bettye H. Shelling, reproduced from the Spring/Summer edition of the 1992 Archon
Background music: Lauryn Hill