I am bold beautiful and charming,

Witty, sexy and sassy, not to mention classy

I am a Black Woman

I am resourceful, strong and independent

To one man and one man only, I am heaven sent

I am a Black Woman

To know me is to love and respect me,

For I am a queen, working and striving to be all that I can be

I am a Black Woman

I am not your bitch, boo or hoe, don’t make the

mistake of calling me out of my name, cause I will let you know

I am a Black Woman

Head going from side to side, true emotions, I cannot hide

In everything I do, I take great pride

I am a Black Woman

Honor and respect me, for we are the future and that is reality

I am a Black Woman

Don’t abuse me with your filthy mouth or strong fists, though you

may not agree with me, just resist

I am a Black Woman

In me lies the next generation you see; and so with determination

you should love and protect me

I am a Black Woman

If you are a real man you will appreciate, support and understand

not jealous of my success, but comforting and helping to relieve the

stress of being a Black Woman

By Jacqueline R. King

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