Monica Evette Poet Lyric

Just Like You

I can't pop my gum when I speak
 I was born without that gene
I don't show the fullness of my hips through the tight fit of my jeans
 I like breathing
I don't accentuate my words with a finger cutting through the air
 My meaning still comes through
I may not act like you, walk like you or talk like you
 I am still a Black Woman
We share the same passion and pain
 Our mothers and grandmothers gave us our sass
Our fathers and grandfathers gave us our strength
I may not be just like you but I am you
 A Black Woman

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Kim Hilliker October 17, 2010 at 4:35 PM The power of your womenhood permeates through your writing. Nicely done.

Michael White October 2, 2010 at 6:45 AM love it. Love your take on this

Simone Segal October 1, 2010 at 4:54 PM A beautiful statement, thank you for your kind comment, follow your dreams! love Simone

Sara Kendrick September 19, 2010 at 3:11 PM Women of all races face some of the same feelings, emotions, hopes, loves, and expectations from life for us and our families..I am glad that I chose this one to read today..Sara

Kabuteng P.Ink K. September 19, 2010 at 9:29 AM This sure speaks volumes! I really loved the conviction in this write of yours, Monica :) -- nikko :)

Joyce Johnson September 18, 2010 at 10:20 AM Very nice Monica. Love, Joyce

Wilma Neels September 16, 2010 at 2:21 AM Beautiful and powerful write Monica.. Awesome!!

Sidney Hall Mad Poet September 15, 2010 at 4:35 PM I... think... I'm in love.... with you :-) powerful write girlfriend.

Cas Davis September 13, 2010 at 6:29 PM I like this one. It reminds me of someone I knew.

Te'Arra Callandret September 12, 2010 at 5:37 PM I love it deep, and well spoking:)

Chuck Keys September 12, 2010 at 3:15 PM i like your strength, well stated, thank you, chuck

Poet Destroyer A September 12, 2010 at 1:47 PM lovely write with strong words, love this one..P.D.

Michael J. Falotico September 12, 2010 at 6:02 AM Well said!!! please read my poem "What My Eyes See Now" I think you will like it...always Michael

Gail Blakeley September 12, 2010 at 4:13 AM Beautiful. I really enjoyed the diginity of this.