For the Month of Black History
My Black is versatile Compiled of intelligence- street and smart. I mastered the art of greeting the wiles of the ignorant ones with a painted smile From a mouth that has a voice The eyes that cast Vision Some see, some don't Some won't even listen Meanwhile I glisten And never let on that it's just nervous sweat on my brow. But even if you catch on I'm still worthwhile My Black is unashamed Appearance "wild" or "tamed" Straight hair, permed, curls, or coils Mousse, gel or coconut oil HE made me well And I don't have to tell you that my back is strong My Black is strong Whether my mouth be big or my patience be long I belong! I matter just how I am My life deserves to be lived Free from racism, free from the hate you give I'm forgiven Goal driven, surpassing the expectation striven Masking to make it in the body I'm in Big or thin, winter dark or summer light skin My Black is beautiful It's unusual t...