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  Dec 2015 toots
Chloe Zafonte
Be careful what you say
Your words impact and
effect people more
Than you think
It doesn't matter if it's in real life or online
A person can get hurt regardless
  Dec 2015 toots
Elizabeth Johnston
Last night I dreamt
that you loved me.
But realized
reality is dark and blue
And that what I dreamt
was not true
e.j.
  Dec 2015 toots
Jasmine Roper
To be awkwardly straight forward
"You are such an *******"
Just had to get that out
  Dec 2015 toots
Jasmine Roper
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.
  Dec 2015 toots
John Edward Smallshaw
We fail
only to make
success
taste that much
sweeter.
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