In the spirit of National Poetry Month, I thought I’d share a few of my favorite poems written by a few of my favorite happy black women. I turn to one of these poems whenever I need a dose of affirmation that I am worthy, that I am amazing, that I belong here.
Ego Tripping by Nikki Giovanni
Still I Rise by Maya Angelou
won’t you celebrate with me by Lucille Clifton
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happyblackwoman
happyblackwoman
happyblackwoman
happyblackwoman
The latest eve
In the latest dream
you tried to escape
but i had special powers
and wouldn’t allow you
to deny me
and with these extra eyes
“I seen” and came with
ambition
In latest dream
you couldn’t conceal
yourself from me
but I didn’t have to chase you
I was formed from
natural earth
nature took seeds
from her bosom
shaped me to fit the caption
for your desire
gave me a rich spirit
a laugh deflecting disaster
so you would understand
I was too” mean”
I’d be the model woman
your friends want to
cohabit with
they’d say, “I want one”
your reply would be,
“ Man, get you a dream”
this one is retired
in the latest dream
you didn’t dream of
escaping
‘cause I am the stuff of
your dreams
who wrote this peice
Prinicples of the black woman
God Fearing
she has a devine understanding of her creator,and her role in the creation.
Family Oriented
she has the utmost respect for her black man and understands the importance of nurturing her children.
Educated
she understands that knowledge is real power,and the development of the mind is essential for total freedom.
Strong
she has the courage to speak out against injustices wherever she finds them.
Compassionate
she understands pain and hurt, and soothes the deepest wounds.
Economics
she understands the value of the dollar and that it drives this country, and the role it plays in politics.
History
she is proud of her deep Afrikan heritage and roots, however she understands before our history there was none.
Self-improvements
she understands the value of self-developement and growth and knows that it’s a never ending process.
Beautiful
she takes pride in her apperance,but is not vain.
Mother Queen
she is God’s represenative here on earth and understands through her all dreams are possible.
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Thank you for sharing these wonderful poems with us!
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Just wanted to share a poem I wrote several years ago.
“The Essence of the Black Woman”
She’s full of beauty,
With a hint of grace.
Her style is original,
No one can take her place.
The black woman is today,
She is also tomorrow.
Looking to bring joy,
While filled with much sorrow.
A beautiful african queen,
Who sits high upon her throne.
Planting her seeds of knowledge,
In the place she calls home.
Some judge her wavy hair,
And the thickness of her lips.
Never seeing into her mind,
Only the widness of her hips.
When you look at the “black woman,”
Look into her soul.
Judge not her outer appearance,
For she has a heart of gold!
Great poets!
Great poets!