Kinky, Nappy, and Ugly

Little black boy and little black girl wear your natural hair with love.
For years we have been told that our natural hair was kinky, nappy,
bad, and ugly but the truth is our natural hair is strong and beautiful.
Little black boy and little black girl wear your natural hair with love
wear your lion's mane and let the world hear you roar.
For years we have been told our natural hair was kinky, nappy, bad, and ugly
but the truth is our natural hair is strong and beautiful.

Written by Keith Edward Baucum
Copyright © | Year Posted 2016

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Chamatete  Avatar
December 29, 2016 at 1:40 PM
I have my mane on and will roar my lungs out. Beautiful poem. Smooth flow.
Medders Tobechi Avatar
December 14, 2016 at 6:31 PM
Wonderful, strong thoughts. Good write.
Baucum Avatar
December 15, 2016 at 4:21 AM
Thank you.
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