So, What If I Am?...
So what?... so what?... so what?.. got a problem with it?... So What If I am?... This was sent to me therefore, In honor of African American Black History month, I salute the African American/Black woman with this beautiful piece of written literature. The author is unknown, but she's out there somewhere.What If I Am A Black Woman?...
Is it a disease? Well, if it is, I sure hope it’s catching
Because they need to pour it into a bottle,
label it, and sprinkle it All over the people
men and women who have ever loved or cried,
worked or died for any one of us.
So, What if I am a Black woman?
Is it a crime? Then, Arrest me!
Because I'm strong, but I'm gentle,
I'm smart, but I'm forever learning,
I'm loving, but I can also express hate.
And I like to work because
I like to eat and feed and clothe
and house Me, mine
and yours and everybody's,
Like I've been doing for the past 300 years.
What if I am a Black woman?
Is it insane? Go ahead and Commit me!!
Because I want Happiness, not tears;
Truths not lies; Pleasure not pain;
Sunshine not rain; A man not a child!
What if I am a Black woman? Is it a sin?
Pray for me! And pray for you too,
If you don't like women of color
because we are, Midnight Black,
Chestnut Brown, Honey Bronzed,
Chocolate Covered, Cocoa Dipped, Banana Cream;
Big Lipped, Big Hipped, Big Breasted, Thin Lipped, Narrow Hipped, and BEAUTIFUL
all at the same time!
So what if I am a Black Woman?
Does it bother you that much because
I want a man who wants me,
Loves me and trusts me, and respects me
For who I am
And gives me everything because
I give him everything back... PLUS MORE!!
What if I am a Black woman? I've got rights,
same as you! I have worked for them,
died for them, played and laid for them,
On every plantation from Alabama to Boston and Back!
What if I am a Black woman?
I love me, and I want you to love me too,
But I am as I've always been,
Near you, close to you, beside you,
strong giving, loving, forgiving, and caring
For over 300 years, I have been Your Black woman, our Black woman, their Black woman, his Black woman... So Love me for who I am!
Comments (22)
likewise i have no idea who the author is but i do know who the author is NOT... A BLACK WOMAN
other country
in this world, and exacly for this reason, I insist
on the right to criticize to her
Perpetually
James A. Baldwin...
No woman No cry....
what you want to do,
You always do what you have to do..
Dodothy Height....
I love black.
I have some black friend, they are beautiful, charming and clever, I love them.
I love you Sista
likewise i have no idea who the author is but i do know who the author is NOT... A BLACK WOMAN
Hey there Itchy, Thank you for your comment.
I would like to know how is it that you know the author of this piece WAS NOT a Black Woman?... I'm interested in hearing your thoughts on this. Thanks
I love that poem I Rise, it reflects the struggle of not only the once cast down African America woman, but women in general... and not only that, but it is a ray of hope for any person who feels broken and down, this poem will inspire a person to rise up above the occasion of brokenness and life struggles, and take authority over whatever has him/her down in the dust heaps.
Thank you for sharing this poem as part of my salute to the African American/Black Woman for Black History Month.
I love all women be you black white drown yellow greay ,or some mix up colors it matters not to the Fly..
No woman No cry.
FlyJ.:When you are a black woman you seldom get to do
what you want to do, You always do what you have to do..
Dorothy Height....
Now this quote is so beautiful and true. Thanks for sharing in my Black History salute. Lady Height finds herself as a pioneer on a greater plain than Lady Maya... SHE is the mother of African America Women and all women in our path to becoming strong women of equal rights and grace. I did a presentation on her sometimes back. Thanks
Thanks, Iotaoo, Yes, there are good and bad both women and men, we all should be against discrimination no matter the race.
Hi Xuan, Thank you for your comments. Where have you been lately?
Xuan, you are such a beautiful young lady, and I truly appreciate you and love you ... JUST BECAUSE!!!
I'm yellow, Sista
Hi there DC, nice seeing you and thank you so much for your comment
DC, yes, indeed the color yellow is the color that represents the mind and the intellect and is full of grace. Love ya much.
we closed eyes and got it, so we have different gifts,but in fact ,we are the same! which color is best? which is worst? it'll no any answer,because any gift with a best wishes.
never forget, we are the same. :)
.......
SistaCallie.
Sorry! But Ian, made me laugh...
PS. Great Reading!
Thank you for your comment I appreciate you
Thank you Ian, for your comment... I guess
Angelface, No problem, it made me laugh as well
Thank you Angelface for your comment and laughter...glad you enjoy the read...
I Know! Right....
I am color less when I seating before God with close my eyes.
God create beautiful world with different colour just like flower
In garden. Single color never make beautiful garden.
Color does not matter in good or bad person.
His / her thoughts is more important.
Hey friend we Indian celebrate colourful festival "HOLI"
Tomorrow .in this day we play with different colour with
Our friends,family and others without think who he/she.
Happy holi to all of you ...just mix color in water and spray on your friends and say "HAPPY HOLI "