is honeycombs and cocoa butter
a delightful mixture of everything right
next to anyone who dares to come close
is soft, fresh picked cotton straight
from my ancestors’ fingertips
it’s rough
the life
of a black boy deprived of a real chance
consistent, determined, resilient
you never have to ask about my strength
next time you see
this side of my skin you’ll find honesty
raw, unfiltered, hard-up, broken, disappointed
humble, vulnerable
the type that scares even me
but attracts others
the kind that seeks out fallacies to suffocate its very being
until it reaches the core
you’ll find a heart full of every good thing
newfound, passionate, “happy” – fully, complete
adorning steadfastness as if its my last breath
the kind that takes no prisoners
because it wasn’t meant for them anyway
this side of my skin
is worn but won, tired but trusted
its truth beneath these pores only a few
will want
light in me
not physically, don’t let the dark skin foul you
I have a light that shines brighter than any sunburn
could offer
and it illuminates the darkest places, hidden secrets
chases down unsolicited thoughts of less than
this side of my skin
you’ll find laughter
from a girl who’s laugh has been silenced
great in its own right, free from formality
new – branded from years of zipped lips
smile stomped and beat out
drug then dumped
extinguished by naysayers and naught bringers
mockery. deep, unkempt, false
this side of my skin
you’ll find good times – pure, unadulterated fun
who doesn’t ask permission to experience life in abundance
every emotion, bottled but now released, relished, relinquished
ablaze and alive.
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This is amazing Queen! Bravo!
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Thank you, love!
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This is beautiful. Keep writing.
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Thank you, doll!
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I absolutely loved this! So much are emotion!
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Thank you!!
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This is so powerful and beautiful. You go girlie!
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Thank you! It means so much 😄
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Beautiful words ❤️
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Thanks, love! 💕
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