Edward Ibeh Poet Free verse

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In My Skin

In my skin,
I'm proud and free!
This beautiful dark skin
I was born with
And live in
Fills my soul to the brim
With unadulterated pride; 
Notwithstanding
A few scars 
and discolorations.
Through my chocolate skin
Captivating stories
Are revealed.
Look closely and you'll see
Some parts have seen better days,
But the imperfections
Both seen and hidden,
I welcome,
I accept.
This beautiful dark skin
Of mine, I'm so proud of;
Glistens in the sun
when Vaseline
Is smoothly rubbed into it.
I live in it, and always will.
It makes me who I am.
I love being Black.
It's beautiful, as they say.
In my skin,
I'm proud and free!



Date written: 03/07/2021

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Linda Alice Fowler March 8, 2021 at 7:13 AM It would be nice if everyone were confident and proud of their skin, their body, their life. Love yourself for if not, you cannot love anyone else. :) Linda Edward Ibeh March 8, 2021 at 11:41 AM I couldn't agree more, Linda:-) Thanks for dropping by!

Victor Buhagiar March 8, 2021 at 5:52 AM I never judge anyone because of his skin. I am not much in contests lately. I wonder what contestants will write. Edward Ibeh March 8, 2021 at 6:57 AM You should enter contests more, Victor:-) I see you racking up wins left and right! As for my upcoming contest, there are so many different directions to take the "Skin" theme.

Gershon Wolf March 7, 2021 at 7:57 PM I like this! Good for you! After all, we're each in the skin that God gave us. What could be better than that?! ~ Peace and Tranquility Edward Ibeh March 7, 2021 at 9:18 PM True indeed. Thanks for dropping by, my friend!