Black Woman

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Why do I feel like less of a black woman?
I may not have the rhythm in my hips but I have the soul in my words and a spring in my step.

Why do I feel like less of a black woman?
I may not have the preferred curls but my coils captivate and my smile kills.

Why do I feel like less of a black woman?
I may not have the expected curves but my full lips hold a perfect pout and my even tone chocolate silk.

You see my melanin sisters do not feel like less because you don't have more of what the world demands. You were not created to fit an ideal. But to walk as evidence of what a diamond looks like after its been under pressure.

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⏰ Last updated: Oct 28, 2016 ⏰

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