A POEM FOR SGRho

[PRODIGAL_SON1]

What's up ladies,

I don't know how many of you are members of the Golden Luv Affair group of yahoo but for those of you who aren't, it is a site where Iotas and Sgrhos can converse with each other. At our school (The University of Southern Mississippi), your sorhors hold a very special place in our hearts. It is with this golden luv that I composed a poem in honor of you ladies.
RHOYAL WOMAN
(BY MERWIN “PRODIGAL SON” BROWN)

1922, who knew that this year would give birth to a sisterhood so pure, so true?
You see, in 1922, seven school teachers decided to reach us with a vision, no better yet a mission, given to them by divine intervention
To light a torch and spread the fire of hope and desire
Into the hearts of young women so that they can see the future, be the future, and lead the future generations during a time when our nation was still facing the challenge of changes
But that was then, this is the present and it’s evident that the love you women carry in your hearts is heaven sent
You understand that the works you do, are not only for yourself but also for the community
So that the seeds of goodwill will grow fruitfully
Fostering a sense of unity, so little girls can sit and dream, “one day I want to be a member of Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority!”
Woman, with the strength you possess you must be blessed.
You strive to achieve nothing but the best, you never settle for less
The road you trod is nothing but a test
But you will be victorious because you believe in “greater service, greater progress”.
The fear of God is in your hearts, you answer to no man
You’re a queen to be, a living legacy, and forever and always to me……

A Rhoyal Woman

Fraternally yours,

Brother Merwin Brown.

[quteepie22]

I am a member of the Golden Luv Affair group. This a very nice poem. Thank you so much!!!!

[BlueReign]

Great poem! No I didn't join the Golden Luv Affair group. Now, that I know how to Yahoo! can you give me details via pm on how to join? Thanks.

[Knowledge1922]

BEAUTIFUL

[NinjaPoodle]

Thank you

[Glamour Poodle]

Good stuff!!!

[3xthelady1922]

awww, that was beautiful. thank ya!!

[aRHOgant_Blu]

That was so blutiful!

I wonder if he came to my coming out show!

[ChangePlease]

yo that was HOT

[msprissyroyal22]

Prodigalson of Iota Phi Theta, I just want to say thank you for the beautiful poem and that you represent what a real fraternity man is all about, showing respect and giving love, and recognizing the differences that each organization brings. I have been an SGRho since 91, and I have heard a lot of mean comments about my sorority. I appreciate that you recognize our beauty, intelligence and service to community. Everytime I meet someone, they automatically assume that I am DST or AKA, because I am pretty. To me, that is insulting, because they act like I am not the norm, and that SGRhos do not represent beauty and class. I don't know why we are disliked so much and really don't care. We have done nothing but show love and respect for everyone. In Sept. 05, my daughter was wearing a t-shirt that said that she was going to be an SGRho when she grew up, and while visiting her dad, his friend who is a Kappa approached her and told her that SGRho is the least of the sororities that she should join and that she should choose a better sorority when she grows up. I feel that this is very inappropriate, because this guy didn't know me and he doesn't know how that may have influenced my daughter's opinion about SGRho and her mom's choice to be in this sorority. I happened to run into this guy at a classic and he couldn't believe how beautiful I was and couldn't keep his eyes off of me. Then I confronted him about his statements to my daughter and he became very indignant and admitted to saying it and that he still believes that SGRhos are sorry, fat and ugly, and that he has a big problem with us. I can't understand for the life of me what we could have possibly did to any other organization to get this kind of response. Every sorority and fraternity has people of all shapes, sizes, colors and differences; so why are we singled out? In addition, if I have on paraphanilia, people look at me as if I am from mars or something. I have been on campuses where there are only DSTs or AKAs and I was the only SGRho, but they were so surprised at how pretty and lady like I am and that I actually was an SGRho, that they had to nerve to question why I had joined SGRho or they made the statement that I just made the wrong choice. I have had men and women approach me and question my decision for joining SGRho and I am constantly told that I look and act like an AKA and could have easily been admitted if I had tried. These types of responses are derogatory and people don't realize how offensive they are. So, I have to give praise where praise is due. Thank you for the love and thank you for recognizing our distinctive, classy and elegant qualities. Also, in 91, we were real tight with the Iotas as well. I dated an Iota when I was on line and am glad to see that the love still exist.

[SigmaPearl00]

I think I shed a tear! That was so very touching and I loved it! That is also the first time I have heard my sorority be praised to that degree and I appreciate you for that. I too am mistaken or looked at kinda crazy when I report to other greeks that I chose Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority. I am always mistaken for an AKA or DST. But I will always and only be true to my GOLD and BLUE!!

[msprissyroyal22]

I am sure that many of our Sorhors could report the same thing that you and I have regarding being mistaken for other sorority members. That just go to show you that we have it going on and that people should not generalize or stereotype people. Additionally, I would just like to pose the question of what are the characteristics of an SGRho, DST, AKA or ZPB? If someone could explain that to me, that will really help me out. I am constantly told that I have the characteristics of an AKA, but what are those characteristics? I am not putting in sorority down, just trying to get clarification on what the distinctive characteristics are and how people can just look at you and judge which sorority you look like you are a member of.

[SigmaPearl00]

I don't know what the "GENERAL CHARACTERISTICS" are supposed to be for any Sorority. All I know is, I love my sorority and I would not change a thing. I would hope that people are accepted for who they are and what they want to do for the sorority. Not for what they look like. But I do sadly understand what kind of world we live in. (People are constantly judged by what they look like). STEREOTYPES!

[BlueReign]

Originally posted by msprissyroyal22
Everytime I meet someone, they automatically assume that I am DST or AKA, because I am pretty. To me, that is insulting, because they act like I am not the norm, and that SGRhos do not represent beauty and class. I don't know why we are disliked so much and really don't care.

It's all just really ignorance and I don't really care either. I have heard the same comment from men (and it usually is always men who make the ignorant comments). Why would you ASSume that I am an AKA?? Because I am attractive and my conversation and personality (according to those who don't know me well) comes off as being "stuck up". I am so tired of hearing this.

Most who make these ignorant assumptions are not very well-traveled or exposed.

Soror, I'm sorry that this has happened to you. The statements that you have heard I am fortunate to not have heard. My daughter wears the same shirt. Her teacher is an AKA. We joke all the time (well she started it ) I am surrounded by AKA's and DST's and everything else. I guess I carry myself in a way that some would think twice before approaching me with some bull sh-- ignorant statement.

I have yet to meet one Soror who was "sorry, fat and ugly"

[SPersuasion]

GOLDEN

Thank You