What do these commentaries reveal? They exposed hidden truths — hidden emotions and memories — from the depths of the Well of Sorrow, a metaphor for the source of pain and collective grief in our past.
Years of research were needed to see myself in her mirror — to understand myself through her eyes. Accepting what I found took even longer. As James Baldwin said, “When you begin to really know something intimately, you ultimately come to know its ugly dark side.”
With Phosphorus — whether as god, cult, or metaphor for illumination, revelation, or awareness — one must see how their actions produced those cast out as bastards.
To illustrate, this occurred when Caucasian tribal leaders enslaved women and set up a system where only arranged, exclusive, monogamous marriages could make a child part of a family or clan. Over time, this led to the family structures we see today, the rise of white supremacy, and the destruction of the African feminine world.
Metis warns and inspires, revealing the power born from unity. This naturally leads us to ask: why revisit the classics? At first glance, they may seem nothing more than ancient European tales, serving as metaphors for traditional wisdom handed down by the dominant culture.
However, a closer look reveals African roots. Metis warns against cruelty and loss of collective spirit, illustrating that genuine collaboration can kindle the unexpected: self-governance.
Suppliant Maidens concludes the commentaries with its exposure of the feminine, inclusive perception of monocular vision — a peculiar way of gathering and manipulating environmental intelligence. This singular focus made them feel compelled to “go native.”
Through this lens, their journey revealed unforeseen discoveries. Most importantly, they stayed true to their vision, carrying hopes and concerns to shape their world and destiny.
