Because I dare not


Because I dare not look like what society says is beautiful
My walk, my attitude, my energy that projects from me
Causes some to be threatened by my inner power
They stop and stare at me
I don't need gratification nor justification
while living in a world of manipulation
People stuck in the Eurocentric ideals
Are denying their true ancestry
We are beautiful, colorful, talented and well put together
We are strong, intelligent, and we still lack unity
Yet, my Christian brothers and sisters judge me at times
I'm told you can't get a man "a good man" looking like that
Straighten out those naps what's wrong with you sister?
My hair was a struggle, at times unruly, uncontrollable,
strong,and standing its ground
However, once nature, God and the sun started working on it
it turned into something beautiful
It was a process of my hair I am not ashamed
So when you see me walking proud with my head up
Loving my hair, myself, what God, nature and the sun created in me
You will never understand nor can you see
Because I dare not look like what society says is beautiful
I am not afraid of who I am and what I have become
I have traveled hi-ways and bi-ways and deepest within myself
Therefore, if you cannot accept me the way I am
I am not the one with the problem
BECAUSE I DARE NOT LOOK LIKE WHAT SOCIETY SAYS IS BEAUTIFUL

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