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Writer's pictureJane Folodi

Poem: I am Beautiful...

So many times I have been afraid to say that I am beautiful. See, I was raised in a home where one had to be noble and never self praise because that's regarded as narcissistic. Every time I tried to be "proud" my mama will quickly remind me of a scripture from the Holy book.


Growing up, I've unraveled, searched my soul and I am not afraid to say that I am beautiful. ... So if this is vain. I am vain.






So I will say it. again "I am beautiful".

When a woman enters a room, I am not afraid to tell her that she's beautiful.


Listen...


I am

Beautiful, Beautiful woman of colour The music of my song is louder than my past

On those sun beaten Savanna, my skin glows Kneaded by the African sun

My looks, clothes, figure all get washed away by the tropical rain

Look into my eyes and see how Beautiful I am My eyes are the doorway into my tournamented soul

My heart goes far beyond dawn I endure the pain of my body being ripped just to give life

Slow movements, my soul feels soothing, as I hear the little ones heartbeat

Then I allow my love to show Like a lioness, I go to the wild to hunt for my culf

Heaven I see you from my inner being A woman with a voice, a purpose, a mission

I am, I am, I am.


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