Nneka Denise - I AM (Black Beauty)

I am my beautiful brown skin that covers me, hugs me, and warms me
From the richest dark chocolate brown to the creamy flow of sweet vanilla, our pigment
From one end of the spectrum and to the other. And no, not one shade is more beautiful than
Another. I am my round eyes open wide. Look at me. Look deep into my soul. I see you

Do you see me? Can you see me? Look at me. Our eyes are expressive and carry so much
Pride, compassion, glory, and love. Despite all the heartache, betrayal, and pain held
In like a glove. I am my proud nose sitting wide, blunt, and right to the point, taking
Up space at the center of my beautiful face. I am my full lips and the words I carry through

Them do matter. Listen to all I have to say because I am smart and witty, funny, and full
Of joy. Let me tell you about my day and everything that has happened. Hear me and all my creativity
Listen to my story of me. I am my thick hair resting on top of my head. You may call it unruly
And wild, but tightly curled, loosely coiled, picked out, twisted, and braided. Our hair is

Or roots, our pride, our history. And no, not one grade is more special than the state of our hair
Natural and free. Unless invited, keep your fingers out of my child's hair. And no, don't
Ask to touch it. Tell me to tame it, pull it back, cover it up, or lay it flat. Because it's gorgeous
Just the way it is. Our perfect crown as we sit upon our throne. And how we choose to rock our

Locks is nobody's business but our own. Now, can you see me? Do you hear me? Will you feel me
Even if you cannot understand it for yourself as this is not your plight
But if you open your eyes to the beautiful being that has been created in me
You can help conquer the fight. Because I am and we are beautiful

Beautiful
I am and we are
beautiful
I am and we are beautiful

Written by:
Nneka Denise

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