I Am, a Black Woman
A Debutante Poem (Rights of Passage Prose)
God took from his crayon box a shade of brown
And he painted my lemon, caramel or charcoal skin
He used a thick pencil to form my lips
And he chose a threat that curls for my tresses
Your labels will not change that I am a colored girl
I am intelligent and I am as bright as the sun
I am compassionate like the grace of Gods love
I am blessed and highly favored
I am your sister and I will hold you up or catch you before you fall
I am your daughter and I will care for you in the sunset of your Life
I am your friend I will honor and respect your trust
I am a vital part of my community I am concerned
I am an activist I will not turn away when you need my help
I am a student I will absorb the knowledge of your wisdom
I am a teacher; I will reach back and pull forward those behind me
I am me, a young woman ready to accept the torch and make my debutInto womanhood.
Published by NM
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