Lytasha Blackwell
My Beautiful Black People
by
Lytasha Blackwell
Strong
Powerful
Able to take a stand
That’s what I see when I look into the face of a black man
Beauty
Sophistication
Lips softer than a whisper
That’s what I see when I look into the face of a black sister
The curve of his chin
His will to win
That’s what I see in a black mans grin
Perseverance
Natural style
That’s what I see in a black woman’s smile
Hardworking
Doing all he can
That’s what I see in a black mans hands
Grace
Elegance
A place where peace lingers
That’s what I see in a black woman’s fingers
So for all those who just can’t see
Because the color of our skin
Has made your vision blurry
Let me reassure you this one true fact
There is no greater beauty
Than the beauty of being black []
