Black History Month Poem : "Your Black Is Beautiful" by Naomi Johnson

Black History Month Poem: "Your Black Is Beautiful" by Naomi Johnson

 

"Your Black Is Beautiful" is a heartfelt celebration of the diversity and richness of blackness. The poem extols the beauty of varying shades of black skin, emphasizing its resilience, history, and significance. It confronts racism and celebrates black identity as ancient, wise, and divine. Each verse resonates with pride, urging individuals to embrace their melanin as a testament to their inherent worth and beauty. Through vivid imagery and poignant language, the poem reaffirms the timeless truth that black beauty is not only profound but also eternal.

Your Black Is beautiful...

It comes in a different shade from light or dark and lovely that would never fade. Your Black Is Beautiful...

Your skin is deeply tanned that shows originality from your Jerusalem ancestry that forever glows. Your Black Is Beautiful...

It does not crack with age, which is not a lie it's a fact. your melanin is seen by other ethnicities as a valuable artifact. Your Black Is Beautiful...

You are the originating human on this earth that is hated by the racist people who are intimidated by your self-worth. Your Black Is Beautiful...

It's an extraordinary human canvas of colors with a special view That holds galaxies within its hue. Your Black Is Beautiful...

Each shade is a story, ancient, wise, Reflecting stars in midnight skies. Your Black Is Beautiful...

It's bold and rare, A woven of strength to bear. Your Black Is Beautiful..

In every string of straight hair , dreadlocks, curl, each kink, each coil, Resides a history, a sacred soil. Your Black Is Beautiful...

So let the world behold your grace, Each contour, curve, and every trace. Your Black Is Beautiful...

For in your skin tone, a truth rings clear, Your beauty reigns, eternal, dear. It rings so supreme With a blueprint from the Universe epic extreme. Embrace the melanin that paints your skin, A celebration of where you begin.

By Naomi Johnson 

2-10-2024

In a world where people with dark or brown skin are being killed at an alarming rate by racist white supremacists, it's crucial to acknowledge the stark reality. They instill fear in those without white or pale skin, aiming to mentally traumatize them, perpetuating the notion that their skin color is cursed by the creator.

But in truth, white supremacy yearns for the rich array of melanin hues, a hidden treasure of royal beauty and spiritual secrets. Some white individuals even tan to achieve a darker complexion, recognizing the inherent value in the skin of God's chosen people.

Don't be ashamed of your darkness, for it holds immeasurable worth. Unfortunately, many dark-skinned individuals are missing, sold on the black market, or worse, as white people understand the regal, healing, and spiritual significance of melanin.

Embrace your color and hair texture without shame. Melanated people possess immense talent, coveted and often stolen by racists who seek to replicate every aspect of their being, from appearance to intellect.

When you feel disheartened, remember the words of the following poem.

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