Brown Suga

slanted brown eyes
wide nose, under neath which a light mustache grows
thick lips, round bottom, wide hips
big legs
large frame
but, my spirit is my claim to fame

i come from a long line of strong women you see
they gave this spirit to me
in times of storm and pain, it's to our faith that i cling
i look back thru history and my mothers tell me that i already have the victory
you are my chil' they say
lift your head, straighten your back, and let your hips sway

skin like brown suga
smile like sunshine
love feels this heart of mine
fried, dyed, and laid to the side is where my crown lies
beauty intelligence with common sense
given the gift to make a dollar out of fifteen cents


given power to stand on my own
in to this spirit i have grown
the woman i've been called to be
brown suga is sweet like me