I Am

A I am poem which has been long over due

I Am
They ask me who are you?
Who do think you are?
And I tell them!
I am
A queen
In which y'all don't see
My head held high
Full of dreams
I am who I choice to be
I am
Not what you want to make of me
But everything you told me I wouldn't be
Society will not determine
my destiny
I Am
A wondering soul
Lost,
Maybe I even have lost control
Because I want to be set free
I Am
black
A black women
Are you surprised by me?
The way my hair crinkles up
the way my body curves
My lips are full
my nose is big
my eyes are wide
Beautiful inside and out
I Am
Does my intelligence surprise you?
Does my mind intrigue you?
I Am
Nappy hair
Dirty feet
Welfare check
Is what you think of me?
I Am
Hood dream have you not heard of me

You should never underestimate me
Because I Am ....

Author's Note

tell me what you think

Reviews

[Malcolmveli]

I like spirit of this poem. It is very raw and real. It definitely has a poetic feel to it but there is a very real and raw undertone which I appreciate

[Ceejae]

thank you, its a real reflection of how i feel about myself