:star: :star: :star: :star: Congratulations SISTER QUEENTSWANA! :star: :star: :star: :star:

:welldone: You are our new Sister in the Spotlight. :welldone:
There's so much to say about, where do I begin? :idea: Her radiance shines all over this forum. :shades: She may not want me to mention this, but... Being the selfless person that she is, queentswana wanted me to choose another deserving sister. That type of statement, exemplifies why I chose her to shine under our spotlight of love. :bowdown:
Queentswana, has been a chat room moderator for quite some time, and is now an Administrator (congrats are in order for that as well, btw). :congrats: Like clockwork, she sends out the class reminders, attends and records the classes, and maintains order. :geek: Oh, and she's quite the DJ as well. :dj: With her own family and life outside of Destee, that's more than a notion, but she makes it seem effortless. On the rare occasions that she's not in the chat room, her presence always is. The sister doesn't rule with an iron fist, but if your lips get a bit too loose :censored: you'll get the now infamous, hammer. :hammer: :lol:

She doesn't comment a whole lot in the discussion forums, but when she does, her comments are sharp and chock full of wisdom. :teach: And what a wonderful poet she is. Her words cut right to the core, striking the reader with potency. Here is an example of that talent, where she paid homage to some of our Destee members. :read: This piece is entitled, Best Gold....Is Old Gold http://destee.com/forums/showthread.php?t=29644 .

And as a sister ... it's women like queent who personify the word. I felt a bond with queent right from the start, there was just something about her, I feel as though I've always known her. :angel1: It seems sort of lame to say that the sister is real, but, she is just that. She's a grounded, culturally aware, loving, and caring sister. And most assuredly, a queen. Such a blessing to know you, as all who have had the pleasure of getting to know you, can say. :hearthis:
So come on everyone, let's fill this thread up with all our heartfelt words of praise, for this week's Sister in the Spotlight, Queentswana!!!!!
:hearts3: :grouphug: :love: :hearts3:

Sista QueenT...much luv and respect!

:bowdown: :bowdown: :bowdown: :bowdown: :bowdown: :bowdown: :bowdown:

Quality Lady
Ultra
Esciting
Easy Going
Nice
Terrific
Sweet
Wonderful
Attractive
Neat
All That

Kudos to you queen! Enjoy your time in the sun (melanin revitalization therapy - MRT):D

CONGRATULATION sista queentswana as you shine even higher
it's beautiful to see sistas in glowing light as i give praise and love
upon you .

U are what i recall Hope and a blessing may your week be delightful
as your soul and warmth ........

Such a befitting honor for the Queen of all Queens. May your endeavors be blessed:spinstar:

:toast:

Kudos...Kudos...Kudos...

KM

Bless Up QueenT!!

ummmm.... what can i say??
While I have not been around these parts very long....one person I see who is very strong...is the "Queen of Queens"Tswana
Always on her post....a quiet yet sensitive host
in the chat room, ready to give somebody a BOOM!
right in the face, should someone attempt to disgrace
the Love and Unity of that sacred space

As I write this, I'm listening to MackaB singing...."Hail up Hail up oneanother...Hail up Hail up your sista, ya brotha"

So this is my official Hail Up to you..Stay Safe and Strong in the Struggle for I/Unity!

much love to you queen tswana congrats:band:

Hotep

All ways true and only changing for the best and adding her true mark to the struggle in our Collective Liberation. Like Herrit Tubman, Sojerner Truth who knew their true calling. So does Queentswana and now we know why we are recognising her contribution to our "Rise to Indepindance of Mind, body and Spirituality".

Ase`

I really meant hail. :) Your dedication is admirable. You are the best non-paid employee that I am aware of.

Thanks for being kind to me and appreciating my spirit and good intent.

I wish for you all that you wish for yourself.

Authentically,
ClarKint
The Mild-Mannered Messenger

I really wanted to be last on this. I mean, I'm too close to be writing on this because I have to hear her snoring at night and eat the food she prepares. Okay, let me step back for a minute.

Personally I think that you are a DIAMOND in the raw...which is kind of scary to think about. Your potential has yet to actually be seen or tapped for what it is and could be. I think that you are often overly considerate at times but that's my opinion.

No one could ever have a truer friend who would die for them than you. Your wit comes from somewhere I have yet to discover, for you are both aware and naive at the same time.

All the same, CONGRATULATIONS are in order for you as a member of this forum, as a wife, as a friend and as a hammer loving African WOMAN. FACT IS, I LOVE YOU BEYOND THESE WORDS....you often remind me of who I am when I forget at times. Is that a good thing? Yes it is....even when it gets on my nerves...but hey, even ROSES have thornes and you are a ROSE OF ROSES.

Love Always
Your MUME (HUSBAND)
Keita Otiba Kenyatta

:hearts2: :hearts2:

when I think about my sweet, caring, kind-hearted Sister Queen, I envision a soulful calm ocean, bathed in spiritual love which glistens in the particles of the moonlight.........

Sister, you are my velvet rock. you're soft enough to rest my tired weary soul on, solid enough to keep me firmly grounded in truth, and strong enough to pull me up when I'm sinking from an overload of must-do-things...

When you share a part of yourself with me, I can feel your warmth embrace me. I guest it's your "hearts" way of telling me, you're heart is opened and you've welcomed me in........

But Sister gurrrrrl! If you hit me in my head with that hammer again, I swwear I'm gonna haft to take another route into your opened heart.....And I promise you, I'm gonna kick my way in........ LOL

Love ya Sister Queen!:love:

Beloved, precious and treasured cargo, goddess Queentswana:

I bow and slaute the Divineness in you.

Here is loving you/Afrika

goddess Isis

Hey queent! :hi:

Wow, QQn round, look at all of the adoration, all of the love. Thinking about the poetic collaborations we have done, this one explains part of our sisterly connection, it's called, Elizabeth http://destee.com/forums/showthread.php?t=44333 . Well, the week is not over yet, let's keep it coming. :)

Very thoughtless of herself, very honorable, very regal,you keep me in the know and your radiance shines through the ether net. It is my honor to HONOR you. Here is to loving you my queen.


:bowdown: :bowdown: :bowdown: :bowdown:

Yall said all the good stuff already! Said all the things I was gonna say! Used all the good words I was gonna use. Pointed out all the great stuff I was gonna point out. So now I gotta go find some original stuff to say, discover some brand new words to use, so I can point out some things yall missed. I'll be back...:)

For those who visit this Spotlight, here is a parting gift.
Just-cause, being around queentswana makes us grow more knowledge-able!
http://img.tesco.com/pi/Books/L/60/9781420889260.jpg (http://whgbetc.com/list/calofton.html[/url)

:star: :star: :star: :star: Congratulations SISTER QUEENTSWANA! :star: :star: :star: :star:

:welldone: You are our new Sister in the Spotlight. :welldone:
There's so much to say about, where do I begin? :idea: Her radiance shines all over this forum. :shades: She may not want me to mention this, but... Being the selfless person that she is, queentswana wanted me to choose another deserving sister. That type of statement, exemplifies why I chose her to shine under our spotlight of love. :bowdown:
Queentswana, has been a chat room moderator for quite some time, and is now an Administrator (congrats are in order for that as well, btw). :congrats: Like clockwork, she sends out the class reminders, attends and records the classes, and maintains order. :geek: Oh, and she's quite the DJ as well. :dj: With her own family and life outside of Destee, that's more than a notion, but she makes it seem effortless. On the rare occasions that she's not in the chat room, her presence always is. The sister doesn't rule with an iron fist, but if your lips get a bit too loose :censored: you'll get the now infamous, hammer. :hammer: :lol:

She doesn't comment a whole lot in the discussion forums, but when she does, her comments are sharp and chock full of wisdom. :teach: And what a wonderful poet she is. Her words cut right to the core, striking the reader with potency. Here is an example of that talent, where she paid homage to some of our Destee members. :read: This piece is entitled, Best Gold....Is Old Gold http://destee.com/forums/showthread.php?t=29644 .

And as a sister ... it's women like queent who personify the word. I felt a bond with queent right from the start, there was just something about her, I feel as though I've always known her. :angel1: It seems sort of lame to say that the sister is real, but, she is just that. She's a grounded, culturally aware, loving, and caring sister. And most assuredly, a queen. Such a blessing to know you, as all who have had the pleasure of getting to know you, can say. :hearthis:
So come on everyone, let's fill this thread up with all our heartfelt words of praise, for this week's Sister in the Spotlight, Queentswana!!!!!
:hearts3: :grouphug: :love: :hearts3:


It took me a long time to answer this because...well, the spot-light you put me under...just blew me away! I'm actually still shining, and will be from now on. The light can be removed from this thread...but never my :heart:

It's highly impossible to see all this good in me...had it not been in YOU...and I love you for that, I love you cause I see much of ME in you.
I admire the fact that...it didn't take the "spot-light" to hear all the joy and love you stated above, you've always told and shown me that.
How do you just say "Thank-You"? It just don't seen to be enough...but the joy I hold inside, I will pass it to all that comes in contact with me,
And that's what its all about...spreading the love and joy...until EVERY :hearts1: is touched.

Sister's :spinstar: 4 :spinstar: life

Sista QueenT...much luv and respect!

:bowdown: :bowdown: :bowdown: :bowdown: :bowdown: :bowdown: :bowdown:


With Brothers here like you...luv and respect comes naturally.
Much thanks to you:heart:

Quality Lady
Ultra
Esciting
Easy Going
Nice
Terrific
Sweet
Wonderful
Attractive
Neat
All That

Kudos to you queen! Enjoy your time in the sun (melanin revitalization therapy - MRT):D


Wow River,
If we had a choice to "Hand Pick" sister's ...surely you would be one.
Your :spinstar: Radiance :spinstar: outshines any star in the sky ..you're a beautiful Queen...I treasure your presence.
Thanks Teacher :teach:

CONGRATULATION sista queentswana as you shine even higher
it's beautiful to see sistas in glowing light as i give praise and love
upon you .

U are what i recall Hope and a blessing may your week be delightful
as your soul and warmth ........


Awww Rich
Being the King of Poetry, you know how to put a smile on my face and heart...that means a lot.
Thank you so much for the luv :)

Such a befitting honor for the Queen of all Queens. May your endeavors be blessed:spinstar:

:toast:



Hey Now Spicy
I know, ..you know...
You Put, add and drop a lot of
Spice
In the lives of those you touch.
Thank you for lifting me.

Kudos...Kudos...Kudos...

KM


KWABENA
I know you're the Teacher's No.1 student...but...
let me make mention that you're No. 1 in my book as well!
Thank you for taking the time to spread the joy.

Bless Up QueenT!!

ummmm.... what can i say??
While I have not been around these parts very long....one person I see who is very strong...is the "Queen of Queens"Tswana
Always on her post....a quiet yet sensitive host
in the chat room, ready to give somebody a BOOM!
right in the face, should someone attempt to disgrace
the Love and Unity of that sacred space

As I write this, I'm listening to MackaB singing...."Hail up Hail up oneanother...Hail up Hail up your sista, ya brotha"

So this is my official Hail Up to you..Stay Safe and Strong in the Struggle for I/Unity!


:spinstar: TRUETOTHECAUSE :spinstar:
Needless to say, Your name speaks volumes
It rings loud and clear of your purpose in this Universe.
I'm glad you joined our team, it just made a strong team...
STRONGER-FOR-THE-CAUSE
Thanks for the uplifting props sis

Ts de Qween

Sovereign do império
Keeper da paz
Contudo os inimigos temem-na na guerra
Protetor do passado
Nurture é seu nome médio
É o contrapeso da sabedoria
Corretor do poder
Knower das leis
Doer da ciência
Bringer da justiça
Consciously sabendo
Porque é e
Quem representa
Em todas as vezes
Em toda parte está
Ensina-lhe povos através das gerações
Assim há uma continuidade da visão
E a cultura nunca morre
Pode ver com as mentiras
Isso hypnotize as massas
Isso hypnotize as massas
Isso hypnotize as massas
Até que os quebrar livre.
E ----porque
Aquele é o que as rainhas.

Parte 2 o pessoal

Sua natureza fundamental é
O que a faz que é
É a essência do Elegance
O epítome do Grace
Sua beleza seemingly effortless
Vem de seu coração a sua cara
Seu encanto é um Virtue
Concedido por Criador
O quem Blessed a com
Goodwill e a maioria de favor Divine
Grace
Grace-Cheio
Grace-Cheio-Ness
Grace do Poder-Combustível
Pode causar um macho ao Homem-Acima
E fêmeas da causa a Sábio-Acima
Outra planta a fundir - acima
Vontade do nosso futuro a para mostrar acima
Ela laughter softing sorrindo
Heals a alma do guerreiro
Anda com facilidade ao lado de nós
Como nós strive nos fazer inteiros.

Afrinitions:
EL = deus, criador
Epítome = um exemplo perfeito
Essência = a maioria de elemento importante
Grace = amor e proteção Divine

much love to you queen tswana congrats:band:

Knightwolf
It's so good to see you back on the scenes, stick around...you've been missed.
Thank you for the luv:)

Hotep

All ways true and only changing for the best and adding her true mark to the struggle in our Collective Liberation. Like Herrit Tubman, Sojerner Truth who knew their true calling. So does Queentswana and now we know why we are recognising her contribution to our "Rise to Indepindance of Mind, body and Spirituality".

Ase`

My Moorfius
I can't picture a "Destee.com" ...without you, you bring strength, courage, wisdom:deal: ...and forever keeping MAAT alive.
Forever keeping us ...real, real BLACK
Much luv to you brother, keep stretching the strength:weights:

I really meant hail. :) Your dedication is admirable. You are the best non-paid employee that I am aware of.

Thanks for being kind to me and appreciating my spirit and good intent.

I wish for you all that you wish for yourself.

Authentically,
ClarKint
The Mild-Mannered Messenger


Hail? you really meant to say "hail" :hammer: ...smh
forever cruisin 4 a bruisin.
On second throught:thinking: hail, say what's ya feel like saying doe...it's my week
luv you Clark ...
Thanks for your time and supportive words, cept one!!
:lol:

I really wanted to be last on this. I mean, I'm too close to be writing on this because I have to hear her snoring at night and eat the food she prepares. Okay, let me step back for a minute.

Personally I think that you are a DIAMOND in the raw...which is kind of scary to think about. Your potential has yet to actually be seen or tapped for what it is and could be. I think that you are often overly considerate at times but that's my opinion.

No one could ever have a truer friend who would die for them than you. Your wit comes from somewhere I have yet to discover, for you are both aware and naive at the same time.

All the same, CONGRATULATIONS are in order for you as a member of this forum, as a wife, as a friend and as a hammer loving African WOMAN. FACT IS, I LOVE YOU BEYOND THESE WORDS....you often remind me of who I am when I forget at times. Is that a good thing? Yes it is....even when it gets on my nerves...but hey, even ROSES have thorns and you are a ROSE OF ROSES.

Love Always
Your MUME (HUSBAND)
Keita Otiba Kenyatta

:hearts2: :hearts2:
Keita,
Greetings...from the "Queen Thorn" ...smh
Ain't it amazing how beautiful a rose look and smell,
to have such harmful thorns? ...that's deep!

Yes, I am a friend, ...I am a wife, ...I am a mother.
There's no one
~~Blacker~~
than me,
~~Purer~~
than me,
~~Richer~~
than me
~~Stronger~~
than me
nor
~~Deadlier~~
than me

Yes, I am a friend, ...I am a wife, ...I am a mother
I am ...the "maker:spinstar: I am the breaker"
I am
A
Thorn

I love you ...
Queen-of-All Queens

when I think about my sweet, caring, kind-hearted Sister Queen, I envision a soulful calm ocean, bathed in spiritual love which glistens in the particles of the moonlight.........

Sister, you are my velvet rock. you're soft enough to rest my tired weary soul on, solid enough to keep me firmly grounded in truth, and strong enough to pull me up when I'm sinking from an overload of must-do-things...

When you share a part of yourself with me, I can feel your warmth embrace me. I guest it's your "hearts" way of telling me, you're heart is opened and you've welcomed me in........

But Sister gurrrrrl! If you hit me in my head with that hammer again, I swwear I'm gonna haft to take another route into your opened heart.....And I promise you, I'm gonna kick my way in........ LOL

Love ya Sister Queen!:love:

Wow Purple,
sis..I have nothing but unconditional love for ya,
my whole heart ~:spinstar: ~smiles~:spinstar: ~
just to know that,
we share the very same
SPACE
&
TIME
much love and respect to you
:bowdown: :bowdown: :bowdown:

Beloved, precious and treasured cargo, goddess Queentswana:

I bow and slaute the Divineness in you.

Here is loving you/Afrika

goddess Isis

Goddess IsIs
It is more than a pleasure to have you in our presence
Much thanks to you for stoping by.

Hey queent! :hi:

Wow, QQn round, look at all of the adoration, all of the love. Thinking about the poetic collaborations we have done, this one explains part of our sisterly connection, it's called, Elizabeth http://destee.com/forums/showthread.php?t=44333 . Well, the week is not over yet, let's keep it coming. :)

Homies we are, yes!
but...
did we cross over into each others block? ...maybe, maybe not.
How about being in the same neighborhood store, at the same time? ...who knows, ...I can't say.
We went to the same school ...hmmmm ...same year? same teacher? ...can't remember none of that.
Did we step into each other's :heart: ??
yes we did...
and the concrete kept us there!
I luv you Watzinaname

Very thoughtless of herself, very honorable, very regal,you keep me in the know and your radiance shines through the ether net. It is my honor to HONOR you. Here is to loving you my queen.


:bowdown: :bowdown: :bowdown: :bowdown:


Emanuel
Needless to say, it was/is us who were blessed the day you entered our world.
You're very caring...forever sharing
Here's hoping we continue to GROW together.
luv to you my brother :sand:

Yall said all the good stuff already! Said all the things I was gonna say! Used all the good words I was gonna use. Pointed out all the great stuff I was gonna point out. So now I gotta go find some original stuff to say, discover some brand new words to use, so I can point out some things yall missed. I'll be back...:)

Well...
That got to be a good thing!! ...see, the early birds got the worms and rolled with it :rolling:
looking forward to your trip back.
Much love to you

For those who visit this Spotlight, here is a parting gift.
Just-cause, being around queentswana makes us grow more knowledge-able!
http://img.tesco.com/pi/Books/L/60/9781420889260.jpg (http://whgbetc.com/list/calofton.html%5B/url)

Being around all this knowledge, brings only knowledge...to the knowledge-able
The honor I was given, made my day ...and my heart smile
My thanks to you

Ts de Qween

Sovereign do império
Keeper da paz
Contudo os inimigos temem-na na guerra
Protetor do passado
Nurture é seu nome médio
É o contrapeso da sabedoria
Corretor do poder
Knower das leis
Doer da ciência
Bringer da justiça
Consciously sabendo
Porque é e
Quem representa
Em todas as vezes
Em toda parte está
Ensina-lhe povos através das gerações
Assim há uma continuidade da visão
E a cultura nunca morre
Pode ver com as mentiras
Isso hypnotize as massas
Isso hypnotize as massas
Isso hypnotize as massas
Até que os quebrar livre.
E ----porque
Aquele é o que as rainhas.

Parte 2 o pessoal

Sua natureza fundamental é
O que a faz que é
É a essência do Elegance
O epítome do Grace
Sua beleza seemingly effortless
Vem de seu coração a sua cara
Seu encanto é um Virtue
Concedido por Criador
O quem Blessed a com
Goodwill e a maioria de favor Divine
Grace
Grace-Cheio
Grace-Cheio-Ness
Grace do Poder-Combustível
Pode causar um macho ao Homem-Acima
E fêmeas da causa a Sábio-Acima
Outra planta a fundir - acima
Vontade do nosso futuro a para mostrar acima
Ela laughter softing sorrindo
Heals a alma do guerreiro
Anda com facilidade ao lado de nós
Como nós strive nos fazer inteiros.

Afrinitions:
EL = deus, criador
Epítome = um exemplo perfeito
Essência = a maioria de elemento importante
Grace = amor e proteção Divine


Wow...
When you said you was comming back...you came full force,
It is indeed Original, not to mention I am so honored to be the one accecping this wonderful piece.
Much love to you...thank you

I know I'm a little late, but I had to show some love for the Queen! Congratulations sister! You are the perfect choice!

April

I know I'm a little late, but I had to show some love for the Queen! Congratulations sister! You are the perfect choice!

April


:hi: Nap
It's never to late, ...if I ain't taking a (dirt)nap, it's not too late :laugh:
It's sooo good to see you here and well,
just the fact that you stopped in this thread made my light
shine even more brighter.
I give you much luv and thanks sis, ...and please don't be
a stranger.
We've been missing you :grouphug: [/FONT]

:D

...and NapturallyYours thought she was late. :lol:

I know...I know Queen. I was supposed to hit you up awhile ago and got distracted. But, I's here now. :D

Queen, it has been nothing but my honor, my pleasure to have met and enjoyed your company over the years. You have kept a brotha straight with your skillful mastery of the hammer. And I can honestly say that everytime it was applied...I deserved it. :lol: You have been a valuable critic of my poetry, in written form and audio...for that I also thank you. And, since I let go of my Mod duties, you have been nothing but a true warrior Queen for the chat room...and for that I thank you as well. That was our safe haven...our piece of cyber heaven....and you hold the keys to the gates. You've made it a cozy room in our cyber home called Destee.com. Thank you for welcoming me back everytime when I visit.

You will ALWAYS be cherished on this end.

A :kiss: for your boo boos.

A :toast: to your success and happiness.

Much Love, Precious.

(((((( Queen Tswana )))))))

:D

...and NapturallyYours thought she was late. :lol:

I know...I know Queen. I was supposed to hit you up awhile ago and got distracted. But, I's here now. :D

Queen, it has been nothing but my honor, my pleasure to have met and enjoyed your company over the years. You have kept a brotha straight with your skillful mastery of the hammer. And I can honestly say that everytime it was applied...I deserved it. :lol: You have been a valuable critic of my poetry, in written form and audio...for that I also thank you. And, since I let go of my Mod duties, you have been nothing but a true warrior Queen for the chat room...and for that I thank you as well. That was our safe haven...our piece of cyber heaven....and you hold the keys to the gates. You've made it a cozy room in our cyber home called Destee.com. Thank you for welcoming me back everytime when I visit.

You will ALWAYS be cherished on this end.

A :kiss: for your boo boos.

A :toast: to your success and happiness.

Much Love, Precious.

(((((( Queen Tswana )))))))


Trust when I say, "Your name super-ceeds it's weight in gold" you have all the riches that smears the word ..LOVE!
You are the richest friend anyone could want and need. I :bowdown: to the Queen who captures your heart.
Thanks for allowing me in your world..:hearts4:

ms. thang...u are truly worthy of ur name...
i hope that your light and wisdom 4ever shine upon these pages...
sorry so late getting here...

one love
khasm

ms. thang...u are truly worthy of ur name...
i hope that your light and wisdom 4ever shine upon these pages...
sorry so late getting here...

one love
khasm


So late getting here?
Since I'm here right now reading this; proves it's not/never too late! besides, ya know I always have this special love for you:kiss1:
As long as I'm around so much love...my shine stays on 24/7 ...Thanks for providing that kind of light.
I love you