Don’t be scared.
Don’t be scared to be the
only black person
in the room,
Don’t be scared to be
for needing
extra time,
Don’t be scared of the
people beside you
Don’t be scared of the
love that follows you

your skin
has a seat in
that chair,
in every universe
you belong

i may never see you
again,
but the impact
was great,
you’ll do great,
and stay great

this is also you
world, not just theirs
own your place
in it

my family yells their names,
they say i look like them,
all the same.
are you looking for
another face in mine?
or do you hope
i carry their
essence,
spirit,
the family line

it’s not always
gonna flow,
but the creation
of the thought
is the jewel

you are bejeweled
this path applauses
and waits
for you

i am beautiful
no matter what
shade i
reflect you under,

i hide the worlds secrets
deep beneath,
but provide
peace,
the type of
serenity
those need

i create home & space
for creatures below
even those
shadows foretold
water be me
water is me
i am water