Beautifully Black

My black is beautiful from head to toe
It's not just the fullness of my lips, or broadness of my nose.
My black is beautiful; it’s not a curse but a gift
It’s more than the texture of my hair, and the span of my hips
My black is beautiful; both inside and out
It defies the odds, erases all doubts
My black is beautiful ; it's strong and its proud
It whispers so powerfully that it screams out loud.
My black is beautiful, it obliterates the stigmas
It's not what you call conceit, its confidence and charisma
My black is beautiful, a flawless creation
It stand on adversity, overpowers degradation
My black is beautiful, spirited and resilient
It’s phenomenal, significant, and astonishingly brilliant
My black is beautiful; it’s the embodiment of faith
Its hope, and its grandeur, its glory and grace
My black is beautiful, although seldom seen
It’s the crown that adorns the heads of true kings and queens
Copyright © | Year Posted 2012

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Jefferson Avatar
October 17, 2012 at 12:47 AM
Wow I havent been on the soup for as long as you so I missed alot of your work but I was looking at different things from different peopla and ran into this.I like the way you flipped phenomenal women this is really bangin Maya Angelou would be proud. This is knowledge of inner wealth at its finest
Samuel Avatar
October 4, 2012 at 6:23 PM
Beautiful poem
Awoh Avatar
June 26, 2012 at 12:30 PM
yeah......love this piece......u are indeed a pride of African beauty
Chebukin Avatar
May 18, 2012 at 5:29 AM
I think this would have to be my favorite poem that iv read from you girl. Well done. You do look gorgeous in your pic btw. Roman.
Poet Avatar
May 16, 2012 at 5:58 AM
Just wonderful!! YES black IS beautiful.A strong write with excellent choice of words.Enjoyed very much Chiquita:)
The Drunken Poet Avatar
May 14, 2012 at 9:35 PM
WOW I'm CONVINCED,YOUR BLACK IS BEAUTIFUL.XOXOXO
The Drunken Poet Avatar
May 14, 2012 at 9:35 PM
WOW I'm CONVINCED,YOUR BLACK IS BEAUTIFUL.XOXOXO
Relf Avatar
May 14, 2012 at 5:57 PM
that was pretty strong, good work
Ink-U-Script Avatar
May 14, 2012 at 5:36 PM
Lol...beautiful, beautiful, beautiful!!! I'm in love with all colors simply because we all have the same color blood..smiles..great poem here.
Fillmore Avatar
May 14, 2012 at 5:08 PM
Your words are strong, powerful, and beautiful - this was a joy to read, thank you for sharing "Beautifully Black"!!
Rhinem Avatar
May 14, 2012 at 4:59 PM
Smile ~ "Yessss, You Are Very Beautiful, My Dear Precious & Priceless, Beautiful Chiquita * Such A Broad Reflection In Thoughts Sincere Could Be Expressed In Regards Unto This Absolutely Wonderful & Beautiful Poem * But I Do My Best To Move About & Around Certain Issues During This Age In Time, Although, True Beauty Is Bound Then Loosed Within The Heart * The Rest Is Just Icing Upon The Cake * Beautiful Chiquita, Thank You For Your Lovely Visit & Yesss Again, 'A Priceless Glittering Jewel For The Faves * My Love to You, Forever;'" John!:) ~
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