Skin Deep

Skin deep Sharon Maria Moemise My God-given crown of femininity is my nappy hair My skin in its freckled golden-brown glory belongs to me If perfection is what you're looking for, then let’s be fair Look in the mirror and decide who you really want to be My rounded thighs bear witness to life's great gifts My ample bosom attests to my absolute femininity If the hourglass figure is on your current wish-list Then my sagging backside and breasts are an impiety I walk with my shoulders straight and my head held high Every move makes my breasts jiggle and my backside sway Every mark on my body bears testimony to the reason why my beauty lies not in how I look nor in what anyone has to say My worth is not measured by smooth skin and rosy cheeks My gender no justification for being struck by anyone's fist I'm a woman who brought forth man and was left with silver streaks My worth is in loving myself, in deciding to finally put myself first.