Mojuba Means Thank You: A Praise Poem

Devotees of the religion of Santeria (Lucumi) frequently recite a devoted list of prayers and thanks to their ancestors, spiritual teachers, and gods, or Orisha. These are most commonly referred to as mojubas. The word literally breaks down linguistically to the Yoruba words Mo, for “I,”  and the word for juba, which means to “give respect to.” Some even believe the word “Mojo” derives from these roots. The following is a holiday praise poem I wrote to give thanks to the honored ancestors, and all those who have gone before. Thank you.

Mojuba Means Thank You…A Praise Poem by Lilith Dorsey

Mojuba means thank you,

For all that you’ve done,

For all that you are,

For who we’ve become.

Mojuba means thank you,

For my hair and my skin,

For your great power,

For where you end and I begin.

Mojuba means thank you,

For today,

and everyday,

For giving us guidance in your own divine way.

Mojuba means thank you,

For your supreme love,

For blessings and support,

From below and above.