Sinmisola Akande Poet Free verse

Black Woman

Oh black woman
Your ebony dark skin is a rival to other tribes
Your face, defined and jealousy protected like a pirates treasure
Your skin, scented with perfume like no other 


Oh black woman
Men fall drooling when you away your hips to the drums 
Or when you walk carrying water from the steam 
Your smile is as captivating as the sunset


Oh black woman
The sun itself stirs jealousy of your shining white teeth
The moon acknowledges your beauty
You were made by God with captivating patience

Oh black woman
all those who said eyes on you say that truly you are fearfully and wonderfully made.

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Daniel Turner March 15, 2023 at 5:58 PM Is she smart? does she have a good heart? Is she honest and caring? Does she like to laugh? Is she stubborn or willing to compromise? My point, there is more to beauty than what one can see. Physical beauty decays with time. Inner beauty lasts a lifetime. I do like your poem and I get it that you were playing around. These were my thoughts after reading your poem, Sinmisola:)