Nappy Headed Black Girl

There you go again,

Being taunted about your hair

And the color of your skin

Giving off attitude wherever you go

Like you're a superstar or someone we should know

Walking with your head held high,

Speaking that jazz

As we look and sigh as you pass us by

Maybe all you're good for is a piece of ass

Poor Nappy Headed Black Girl

Who said you could be rich

Who said you get to answer

To answer to anything

Other than hoe or bitch

Get your priorities straight – and your thoughts too

Who said that we should even care about the likes of you?

Silly Nappy Headed Black Girl

Oh I see, your momma called you princess

And your man addresses you as Queen

But what do you think all of that truly means

That you come from a lineage of royalty

That your forefathers were kings

That you somehow are virtuous and noble

Soo much that we should recognize these things?

Precious Nappy Headed Black Girl

You have some nerve

With those thick lips

Beautiful eyes and those luscious curves

With your back strengthened and body full of grace

All that even skin and that remarkable face

How was I not to notice that you carry it all so well

Beautiful Black Woman, your secrets you must tell

Natural beauty of ethnicity

Let me count the ways to close the space between you and me

How do I define your beauty when you're not manufactured

But natural

And how do I get to know you, a person so real

And so factual

Nothing on this earth can cover up your shine

Flawless as they come, with others, it would take some time

To see what I see, the rib of Adam held true

Nappy Headed Black Girl – I think I love you

As I stand in the mirror and look to see you staring back from there

I notice that I have the most luxurious coily hair

Prominence you hold sister in the heart of man

But there you go girl, doing it again and again

Your naps are tight curls

Your tone kissed by the sun

Your teeth like fresh water pearls

Your heart divinely chosen by the One

Dear Nappy Headed Black Girl,

I think now I know better

Please excuse my behavior in this letter

You are not what society has made you out to be

For your presence has truly transformed me

From one Nappy Headed Black Girl to another

Never be afraid to show

Your charisma

Your spirit

Your strength

Your truth

Because the world really needs to know

A force of nature you are and you walk the earth

You are so much more than your physical worth

Beautiful and Strong, Gifted and True

My dear nappy headed black girl,

What would I do without you?