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Black and Unapologetic

I am not sorry for my brown skin , a magical mix of honey , gold , and the perfect hue of melanin 

 I am not sorry for my corrupted curls, and I will not "tame" them for society's cracked mirror of beauty .

I am not sorry for my lips , as full as the moon at the sky's darkest hour.
 
I am not sorry for my wide hips that stretch as far as the horizon .

I am not sorry for my loud opinions,  scratching fallacies like nails on a chalkboard .

I am not sorry for my attitude , my pride , the way I strut like the fine  Queen I know I am.

I am not sorry for myself or any sister of color loving and embracing their blackness , making you feel "uncomfortable" . 

I am not sorry for being a running bloodline of the black woman , rooting deep in this country and sprouting my fruitful orchards in your backyard .
 
I am not sorry for knowing my worth.

I am not sorry for sewing the tongue that has been ripped from my sista's and brotha's mouths  back into their place.

I am not sorry for demanding the respect I deserve.

I am not sorry for being happy and black

Angry and black 

Unapologetic and Black 

Fierce and Black

Fearless and Black 

I am not sorry for being your worst nightmare.

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Veronica Castaneda Date: 4/13/2016 8:04:00 AM These are the kinds of things that make me appreciated and grateful for the power of melanin that I have
Poet Destroyer A Date: 3/30/2016 9:47:00 PM Ashley, Welcome to Poetry soup, I hope you enjoy the community. Here, you will find friendly poets who enjoy supporting one another. I myself, enjoy reading and commenting those who want to be read. The only time I give constructive criticism is when a poet desires it. However, if for some reason the poem is not my field I will guide you to someone who is more qualified than I. Stop by and read one of my poems if you like. My poems are not perfect, but I have a feeling you might like one. I encourage you to check out the contest page and read to receive comments. Tell me a little about your poetic skills if you like. It will be my pleasure to follow and read every poem you post from here on :) We are Lucky To Have you. Your New Poet Friend @-> LINDA <-@

Veronica Castaneda

Date: 4/13/2016 8:04:00 AM

These are the kinds of things that make me appreciated and grateful for the power of melanin that I have

Poet Destroyer A

Date: 3/30/2016 9:47:00 PM

Ashley, Welcome to Poetry soup, I hope you enjoy the community. Here, you will find friendly poets who enjoy supporting one another. I myself, enjoy reading and commenting those who want to be read. The only time I give constructive criticism is when a poet desires it. However, if for some reason the poem is not my field I will guide you to someone who is more qualified than I. Stop by and read one of my poems if you like. My poems are not perfect, but I have a feeling you might like one. I encourage you to check out the contest page and read to receive comments. Tell me a little about your poetic skills if you like. It will be my pleasure to follow and read every poem you post from here on :) We are Lucky To Have you. Your New Poet Friend @-> LINDA <-@

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