Dark-Skinded Girl
I’m a Dark-Skinded Girl
And oh so beautiful
My skintone is farrrrrrrrr from a curse
It’s a glory
A gift
A blessing
Somethin’ the world can feast its eyes upon
And marvel
That’s ryt – this here skin of mine is no chore
It’s not a burden – not in the least
I’m so mesmerized when I look in the mirror
Honey, sometimes I lose tract of time
Cause I could just stand there –
Lookin’.
Studyin’.
For hours . . .
Oh what a fool I was
I used to be so ungrateful
Oh, how I longed to be caramel or butterscotch
I’m so ashamed of my previous shame
Oh, but you should see me now
Hell, I had to cut my hair ‘cause it was in the way of my Blackness
And it wasn’t even that long
But I love my tan
I’ve had it 25 years now
And I wouldn’t trade it for the world –
Wouldn’t have it any other way
So please don’t feel sorry for me when you see me walkin’ down the street
Don’t weep for me
I’m just fine
I’m having my own personal little celebration
And if you’re in the way of the sun, please move –
Cause like I said, it ain’t no curse
And it ain’t no chore
I’ve had it 25 years
And I’m gone keep on celebratin’, ‘cause I plan to be here another 70 years
And I’ll be lovin’ the skin I’m in
I’ll be celebratin’ my title as the “Dark-Skinded Girl”
~Akiba Jama
Maybe you can use it in your classroom.
