Jasmine Roper

Jasmine Roper Dec 2015

It's crazy how quickly someone can go.
It's like the door they walked in lead directly to the exit.
Is it something i do?
Because it honestly happened every single time.
Sometimes they stay longer than a day.
But never have they stayed long enough.
I mean there's never been one that's lasted.
And I'm starting to think there never will.

Jasmine Roper Dec 2015

To be with you

I want to love you
But if it's not right what can I do?
You fell for me
I said there will never be a we,
But when I fell for you
All games we're threw.
You claim I'm too good,
That I deserve someone better,
But all I wish is for us to be together.
You may be older and probably don't feel the same,
But how I feel for you won't ever change.
I may grow up, and love someone else
But you will always have a spot on my shelf.
We aren't meant to be,
But I can't stop imagining you on one knee.
It probably wouldn't be perfect
But I assure you I'm worth it.
I'm not saying be with me forever,
I'm just saying never say never.
Even just as friends, our talks last hours.
But together the entire world could be ours.
Yes my love is true,
And right I want nothing more than to share it with you.

Jasmine Roper Dec 2015

Writers block.

I place my fingers and attempt to type,
my mind goes blank,
have all my thoughts sank?

I move my hand and try to draw,
But the vision is gone,
I don't know whats wrong.

I'm holding the pen aiming to write,
For some reason I can't,
I'm trying with all my might.

Is there something on my mind?
Is something blocking my train of thought?
Everything in my head has started to rot.

I wish to communicate,
everything I feel,
but my brain refuses to spill.

Maybe I have nothing to say,
I write nearly everyday day.
I just can't seem to describe,
All I feel inside.

Jasmine Roper Dec 2015

Pretty for a black girl?

Pretty for a black girl?
Does that mean I’m pretty at all?
When you look at me
Is it only a pigment you see?

Pretty for a black girl?
What does my skin tone
have to do with the beauty
In me?

Pretty for a black girl?
Why is beauty only found if i'm fair?
Is my complexion the first thing you compare?

Pretty for a black girl?
Is that all I am?
Why must I be less than
the rest of them.

Pretty for a black girl?
Is a compliment that's cruel
I don't care what you say,
you're a part of the kingdom I shall rule.

Pretty for a black girl?
Do you say it to be mean?
Regardless, I remain the queen.

I am aware my coiling curls
or my tangled locks
may frighten you too,
that's good, they weren't created to impress you

Pretty for a black girl?
Don’t hate because my flawless color doesn’t need adjustments,
It is you that must alter tones to achieve approval.

Pretty for a black girl?
Approval is something I do not need,
Compliment as you please,
But my beauty grows quicker than you breath

While you flip your hair and tan your skin,
Watch me wink and grin,
because my confidence is the only style that's in.

#beautiful #black #confidence