The Pain of a Black Woman

The Pain of a Black Woman (By Naomi Johnson)

For centuries the black woman has been demoralized then defamed.

As well as watching her dignity being put to shame.

She observed over the years her children being scold and sold. 

Then witnessed the killing of her daughters and sons as they were hung.

She underwent much agony that burdened her soul.

        Yet she displayed strength of gold that keeps her mentally whole.

Even through years of being discredited, she has been highly disgraced from others of                                          the female race.

She took on a lot of burden throughout the years with resentment of painful tears.

As she was forced to give birth in the cotton field, then serve her master in his home

           while she  left her children home alone.

Her love for Christ kept her intact, yet her soul wanted to react

           because she was force to raise the slave owner’s child…pain of dislike
 continue to  increase.  

 In spite of all that abuse, her self determination and darkness of inner grief converted

           into light of a virtuous woman’s internal peace. 

Still the black woman’s spirit runs free and her bravery cannot be measured; which leaves her strength of beauty a mystery.

Many ethnic groups try to explain the endurance of the black woman’s pain.

             She hides it with self-pride but deep in her heart the hurt of injustice continues to

              silently reside.

She is a true treasure of life struggle that cannot be denied.

Spiritual encouragement she possesses inside.