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Black Woman, My Sistah of Beauty

Black Woman,

head held high,

taking on the world

of it's natural high.

Bow hips,

silk lips

smoothe brown skin,

like

coffee nips.

My sistah,

standing tall

it doesn't matter what others think,

what matters, is how you get up,

when you fall.

Black Woman,

strong and true

fighting the power

of bitterness and crude.

My sistah,

of today

no looking back,

go on your way.

My Black Woman of this I know

everyday my skin is brown

people around me show

their

true colors

signs of blue

looking down upon my Grace

as if they never feel through.

My Sistah

I am my own

while I sit here

upon the Golden Throne.

My Black Woman, my sistah

of reality

don't stop fighting;

proclaim your position

as the Queens.

Author notes

Contest option
1. Black Woman, Lines 10-19
Naked woman, dark woman
Ripe fruit with firm flesh, dark raptures of black wine,
Mouth that gives music to my mouth
Savanna of clear horizons, savanna quivering to the fervent
caress
Of the East Wind, sculptured tom-tom, stretched drumskin
Moaning under the hands of the conqueror
Your deep contralto voice is the spiritual song of the
Beloved.

___________________________
Ok, I'm being creative and going outside the box a little....hope no one minds.


This may be a little off, but this is what came to mind, because if you really think about it,
Beauty and being beautiful can be perceived in so many differnt ways.

Your knowledge, your appearance, your inner spirit/soul, creative thinking, the ability to listen, understand, and comprehend, etc.

I just wrote how my thoughts came to me.

If it does not work for you...please advise (meaning the Judges) and I will revise.
Thanks for the opportunity.

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Comments

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  • Kari gold member
    April 5, 2008

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    lol this put a smile on my face
    It's wonderful to see someone with such a positive and self confident attitude with themselves.
    That's something you don't see very often.
    Keep on Keeping on no matter what people say about you!

    Kari


    • Ephiphany
      April 29, 2008
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      Thank Kari

      my apologies for the late response.
      enjoy the rest of your day.
      Ephiphany


  • FifthDove
    April 1, 2008

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    The colors of our human skin should never really matter, but in reality is does to certain degrees. My red skin can relate to this write very easily. Colors are just for the poeple who are spiritually blind. You are showing a grand soul of shining silvers and golds...


  • secberm
    April 1, 2008

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    Well penned, sister. Love the flow, imagery, and message. Well done, indeed. Write on and good luck. One.

    Dez


  • Mrs LadyEnthralling
    March 31, 2008

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    i loved it you penned the histork not only for our kind but for all

    Good Luck in The Contest

    juju


    • Ephiphany
      March 31, 2008
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      Thank you so much,

      I didn't feel I did my best, but I am so happy you and many others think differently as I continue to grow


  • TheNymph
    March 28, 2008

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    this is gorgeous and i wish there were more of this kind of thing out there. writing, songs, art whatever that celebrated more than the usual bland of emaciated beauty the media sells us. so much of what makes people beautiful is the grace that shines through, as in this poem you have written.


    • Ephiphany
      March 28, 2008
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      Thank you so very much

      for your wonderful comment on this.
      All the best,
      Ephiphany


  • just mercedes gold member
    March 28, 2008

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    A fine work of pride and recognition of inner beauty, a great response to the prompt and a wonderful affirmation of dignity and place. Good luck in the contest, your spirit shines!


    • Ephiphany
      March 28, 2008
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      Thank You Echidna

      I appreciate your comment very much.

      E


  • Sandygram
    March 28, 2008

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    Wow, Very creative snd full of wonderful imagery. Your talent really shines through this poem. Thank you so much for sharing with us here. You are so right, beauty is seen differently by people. You are a beautiful niece inside and out.

    Bless you
    Aunt Sandy


    • Ephiphany
      March 28, 2008
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      Thanks Auntie Sandy

      I appreciate you always and thanks for the compliment


  • HaleyMary
    March 27, 2008

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    Beautiful write, Sis. This seemed to have a lot of strength in it. Keep being strong, Sis. And, yes beauty can be interpreted in many different ways, but I think inner beauty is the most important. Thanks for sharing and best of luck in the contest.


  • moluv10
    March 27, 2008

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    Piff, this sounds like some of my personal feelings here. you ladies are queens and should be respected as such. I love this write. I think it really shows your character. Best of luck in the contest dear.


    • Ephiphany
      March 28, 2008
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      Thanks sweetheart

      I appreciate you always for the support.

      Ephiphany


  • lostangel07
    March 27, 2008

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    This is a very powerful and beautiful piece, I think it goes well with the comp! Good luck and great job!
    xx


  • MahoganyFlow
    March 27, 2008
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    Hey sis! If u get this then it works! I miss u! luv the poem! Give moluv10 a big 4 me!

    • Ephiphany
      March 28, 2008
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      Thank you babygurl

      I miss you too, my email is still down at work and everything is messed up too...Im having to bounce back and forths to do my work All is well though, I try not to complain

      E


  • Pamela A Lamppa silver member
    March 27, 2008

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    If every human being held this strong resolve, how much better humanity would be.

    Such a beautifully powerful piece. I am in awe. So well done for this prompt. Wonderful entry to this contest. Best of luck, though I doubt you will need it.

    ~Pamela


  • Peteskid gold member
    March 27, 2008

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    the spirit of this poem is affirmation of the image of Black women, so often in societies women are diminished, in many western societies Black women seem diminished by race and sex, so this poem speaks so very eloquently to a better more accurate, and deserved position, very well done. Thank you for this fine entry into the contest, and best of luck to you in the judging...PK

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