No need to look, I’m still here No doubts, no feeling empty and no fear I am a woman and though you may think I’m weak I command industries so pay attention when I speak I laugh at your words of hate in thinking they can really affect me There is only one who can …
She gives up so much, never expecting any of it back Making meals out of nothing from the food she lacks Your clothes are new while she repairs her socks with holes Loves unconditionally with her heart, mind and soul She works a full day and comes home to work some more She cooks the …
What title should I give her, this Wonder of a Woman? Should I call her a Queen? This perfectly good human To know her is to walk in her shoes You won’t see her pain or how she handles her blues She will appear unbroken, unbent in every hour of the day She works, takes …
I am not a figment of your imagination Built magnificently as one of God’s creations What belongs to me I can give freely at times I speak of my heart, my soul and what’s on my mind I am capable of many things, loving you is one But I also love me, my life bright …
Speak on it when others don’t know the history Mesmerize them in what they thought was a mystery Honor the lessons of a race once chastised by madness Love who you are and most of all, Love Your Blackness!
No more pretenders, naysayers, cheaters or people of doubt Deceitful, hateful, and the bad ones that let all the good out No more jealous, greedy, horrible and unkind human beings The ones that hurt you with ugly words and ghastly things I am responsible for what I bring into my life By living in peace …
I loved a man that held my hand as we talked I gave all that I had from my heart that was once locked He would dry my tears as they ran down my face With hands big and strong, he’d wiped them with grace One day he said I talked too much He didn’t …
He will never waiver in favor of another Protect you, love you because you were made for each other Love will be at the forefront and pain will never be known Showcasing he will provide for you and you will never be alone Problems may arise and disappointments may cause doubt But you both have …
They say words that make you cry You never fight back, you never even try Walking with your head down, expecting the worst You can’t get ahead thinking your life must be cursed Crying doesn’t help but it washes away the dirt The stench of hurtful words makes you feel heartbroken and hurt You look …