Standing tall as if my back was up against the wall.
I stand firm and proud, A very strong willed individual
living life as just another ritual.
I admit the blackness is just the essence of being me,
where so many others have struggled and failed with
the truth of self.
I can't hide the positivity of my pride, but the essence
of my esteem blackness is held high.
Drawing on souls like a beacon of light, guiding into
dimensions yet to be discovered.
As I flow throughout the universe in the most simple
form of pure energy, living in all possibilites.
I realize that I am the art of blackness...
Author notes
I hope it's liked even though it wasn't my first choice of a personal write.
A contest entry
- Do you wear a mask?? Pic inspired by Soulful Woman.
600 points, ended August 10, 2007, 16 entries
• next poem in this contest, remove from contest
Please tell me what you think
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'Drawing on souls like a beacon of light..' Some nice phrase work there...good write.
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One of the first poems I wrote that I thought was poignant was called; "The Breath of Blackness" I believe I may have had it posted on my front page some time ago.
I wish you would have allowed the reader to see more (visualize) of why you are proud to be black, why your blackness is not a set-back, why it is a positive pride factor in your life. The poem tells us more than shows us.
I do however, understand the self-portrait because it seems to be what the contest holder is asking for. You make me stand taller with this work. My mask is also peeled away. I read and re-read "We Wear The Mask" by Paul Laurence Dunbar when I was a teen and it took me years to peel away false perceptions of being a woman and Black. I'm happy to see that you are happy with the skin you are in.
Much Love Always ♥
Renee
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Black views are at times very painful,but again may be lessons well learned.thank you for sharing PM
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Interesting write about wearing a mask. Appears as if you do not - thought though that blackness was used too many times in these few lines - four including the title. Liked the first verse - very visual and powerful.
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It was exceptional. Thank you for your entry.
Soulful Woman
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