Words from The Heart: A collection of poetry and prose, and inspirational quotes

Look Through

Look through my eyes

not at my eyes

Look through my face

not at my face

Look through my hair

not at my hair

Look through my clothes

not at my clothes

Look through my moves

not at my moves

Look through my heart

not at my heart

Look through my eyes

not at my eyes

Listen

Listen through my voice

not at my voice

-Embrace me without the misconception of what you see

I’m Black and I’m Proud

No wonder a decade ago

I couldn’t say this

I’m Black and I’m Proud

I wasn’t confident

nor was I loud

I held my head down

way to the ground

and walked in circles

in and around town

around and around

until I continued to drown

my precious and powerful sound

I wasn’t some old clown

I just preferred not to make

a loud sound,

but I thank God for opening

my eyes

Yes

I was found

out from what was holding

my confidence

buried, deep, down, in the ground,

but ladies and gentlemen

I’m no longer that young woman

I’m a woman

I’m humbled

Yes

I’m Black and I’m proud

with black, Indian hair,

a powerful flare seen through the air,

along with black, slanted eyes

with brown and beautiful, sexy thighs

There’s no doubt

I’m more wise

to what life is all about

I’ll continue to rise

And you too, will soar high

So, don’t give up and forget

the blessing you are outside

and deep within

Yes

I’m Black and I’m proud

and confident that I was born

on purpose, with purpose,

and for a greater purpose

not to walk around with my head

hidden and down

with a smirk and unpleasant frown

carrying a bucket of cries

because of all these lies

running down my beautiful,

black, green, gray, and brown eyes

My sistas, this message

is for you too

Don’t be intimidated by the color of your

brown, soft, and beautiful skin

we’re God’s creation

and will continue to rise

So, open your beautiful, brown eyes

and embrace the lies

without rolling your eyes

Honey, walk and rise

without a veil

a dark and real seal that only

kills

Chill and remember to keep it real

without hate and anger

in your hearts and tattooed on your fingers

nor resting on your chest

like a shirt on a hanger

But, instead, desire to live right

in God’s sight

and rest

while striving to do your best

You’ll overcome this test

So, don’t stress

Remember, we’re still blessed

Pray and let go

and let God

take care of the rest

Yes

I’m Black and I’m proud

without worldly exposure, news feed, and living all over

ridin’ in the newest Range Rover,

but grateful and content with the gifts

and blessings I was created and born with

like my big, black, oriental and beautiful eyes,

and powerful thighs

that catches my husband’s brown and attractive eyes

Yes, ladies and gentlemen

We will rise

Yes

I’m Black and I’m proud

with gratitude

as wide as earth’s latitude,

for His word, which strengthens me, daily

to live wise as I write these rhymes,

for my wonderfully made thighs,

Oh, what a gift that requires a lot of exercise,

and for my black and beautiful hair

that attracts my husband

Yes, ladies

He loves to stare at my

attractive flare

beyond the color of my hair

Especially, when I’m in the chair

And he loves to joke with me

As if he was a clown from the South Florida Fair

So, to all my Black sistas

Embrace yourselves

beyond just the color of your wigs and braided hair

And remember, don’t be offended

I don’t recommend it

Just let’em stare

as you dance and groove,

perform your best moves,

and wave your hands in the air

like you just don’t care

Yes

I’m Black and I’m proud

as I stand tall, humbled, and continue to rise

with untouchable hope and faith

and a heart living for God’s sake

I’m certain I wasn’t born to debate,

but to inspire and encourage,

and unclog my heart

to motivate others not to hate,

but to love the One, who gave His life for us

Yes, the One who sits high

and looks low from up above

Yes

I’m Black and I’m proud

I wasn’t always loud

But, today, I’m standing up and standing out

with my loud, visible voice

because God fueled my choice

not to give up,

but to embrace my remorse

by encouraging others to make a better choice

To sit up and speak up

Yes

I’m Black and I’m proud,

and humbled with confidence

I also embraced my ponytails

and little, cute curls

though I hid behind the clouds

and lived around those who were wild,

with my bright, beautiful, and contagious smile

I was the one, who loved to run for miles

and miles

with my cool and unique style

I didn’t care who was on the aisle

I was determined to unleash my beautiful, brown,

and contagious smile

Knowing that one day

I’d experience true peace

beyond walking down, the church aisle

Today, I can finally smile,

I’m no longer that child,

but Black, woman

Yes

I’m Black and I’m proud

despite my small crew

I thank God

because He knew what all I could chew

He knew the colors on my shoes

wasn’t meant to attract and attach everyone

I thought I knew,

but honey child

I’m confident to say that, today

I’m no longer in the clouds

I embrace my beautiful, purposeful,

and precious smile

without worry of who’s watching me

on the aisle

I walk right with a glow

that’s bright

as a brown skin woman, wife, and mother

Yes

I’m Black and I’m proud

as a teen I was still asleep

spiritually weak and beat

as I cooked and microwaved my wheats

Lord knows, somedays, I was beat

as I walked a distance in the heat

while covering my eyes

because I was afraid to speak up

and rise

while rockin’ and rollin’

with none of God’s

sheep

I held my head down on the beat

and fell asleep

without a call nor a beep

while reminiscing about when I was child

and how I loved to run laps and miles

with my bright and beautiful smile,

which kept me encouraged not discouraged

But honey child

I’m confident to say that today,

I can truly smile

I thank God for blessing me

to finally walk down the isle

Yes

I’m Black and I’m proud

as a woman I preferred certain isles

and hide my bold and powerful smile

in the midst of all my trials

as I sometimes didn’t know who to dial

So, I hid my habits, hang ups, hustles, hassles,

desires, dreams, thoughts, ideas,

and words from my heart behind the scenes

with my other dreams

in my sexy and blue, skinny jeans

thinking I’d never be seen,

but Lord knows I had so much to say

I was uncertain

as I sat behind the curtains

But honey child

I’m confident to say that today,

I can finally smile

Yes

I’m Black and I’m proud

because today, I’m stepping up and stepping out

with inspiration from God, who uplifted me

to make the right choice

and to no longer be afraid

to share my visible voice

with my beautiful and brown glow

I’m not speaking nor writing for show

My confidence is in God

He certainly knows

Here’s my true identity

It’s now exposed

I thank God that His Son rose

Yes

I’m Black, humbled, and I’m proud

with my sweet, brown and blemished skin

that also sinned

But God still made a way

for me to win

over such sins

with opened eyes

Today, I’m wise

and faith that I’ll continue to rise

with my unique and visible voice

I thank God for blessing me

to make this powerful choice

as I sit, smile, and rejoice

while thanking Him for revealing

His amazing voice

I’m Black and I’m proud

Yes

-I’m a grateful, blessed, and confident, Black woman with brown skin

My Pretty Tone Skin

My pretty tone skin

Never blown by the wind

Smooth like buttercream

Unbreakable and sweet within

My pretty tone skin

Huh, I know I’m sexy men

On the outside and in

I’m thankful for my soft and beautiful,

caramel skin

I know I’m attractive

and will always win

My pretty tone skin is

deeper than my outside skin,

but my heart is what matters

It speaks louder

Yes, from deep within

My pretty tone skin

is more powerful than the most expensive eye glass lens

yet nothing, except for my heart, which lays deep within

And I’m not perfect,

but I am valuable and worth it

So, men don’t intentionally sin

Yes, I have a god-fearing man

He’s my husband, a father, and special, loving best friend

Every day and all day, I say thank you, Lord

and Amen

Christ is my all-time joy within

My pretty tone skin

is far more meaningful than that fly-looking Benz

Today, I see through a different lens

not with a gain to take and grab all tens,

but to praise, glorify, and honor the One I live in

Yes, I’m beautiful without it

and will always win

My pretty tone skin

is not identical to the color of your chin

We’ve all walked in and out, and through different doors

and some have been called names like pimps

and whores

as they continue to bleed with really bad

contagious sores

But, don’t worry

God will continue to open your doors

and will bless you to soar

So, in this skin

I know with the Lord I will always win

My life is not depending on obtaining all tens

I’m blessed with a peace of mind

and with a loving and caring family

I’m doing just fine

without red and sparkling wine

So, to all the men

I know you looked at me

through the cold wind

at my pretty tone skin

I’m used to hearing the brothers in the city saying, Amen

And I’ve heard so many ask,

could they get in

in my tight, fitted pants

I sometimes think, if only I didn’t give that one a chance

But, I’m wiser now and thank God for

another chance

Today, I’m forever grateful and blessed

to be married

to a loving and god-fearing man

Oh, what an advance and special enhance

I’m loved and in love with this amazing and handsome man

He loves me for who I am

and appreciates and adores my pretty tone skin

-Embrace and protect your beautiful, brown skin

The Color of My Skin

So, the color of my skin

I’ve always wondered

Why does it offend?

Could it be because I’m Black and beautiful

and stay ready to win

Or is it the way I walk, talk, and hold up

my brown chin

I have no worries nor am I afraid

of my true story

I just give God all the praise, honor,

and glory

without the worry of who hears my story

He’s indeed, my song

and true story

I no longer sit down and frown

and speed on the highways

because I’m so much in a hurry

Yes, this is my true story

I was born to win beyond my beautiful, brown,

and caramel skin,

which is far more precious and powerful

than what you ever thought of me

deep, down, and within

And yes, I’ve sinned, but not because

the color of my skin,

but because the devil didn’t want me

to win

like Daniel in the lion’s den

His enemy never wanted him to win

Just as you and I

as we walk

in our true skin

God looks at the heart,

deep, down, and within

The color of my skin

doesn’t have it all together

but, as a child of God

I’m blessed with favor

as much as a heap of weather

with blemishes deep within

and all over my pretty tone skin

I’m thankful for the One

I live in,

who motivates me not to sin

He continues to bless me to win

beyond the color of my skin,

which doesn’t define what’s created on the outside

and built within

I know my heart is beating,

because the One I walk in

He continues to strengthen my hope

and faith and blesses me

to stay focused in Him

I live with opened eyes as God continues to bless me to rise

I know it’s deeper than what I walk in

so, don’t sin

if you’re trying to win

Don’t give in,

so you can taste sin

If you live obedient, you will always win

I’m just encouraging you

with my true story

and testifying why God gets all the glory

Don’t be afraid to tell your powerful and touching stories

You’re beautiful and bold,

and will be blessed

to grow old

I’m not in a hurry

I’m here to listen

As you speak your true story

Lord knows I give Him all the glory

I refuse to burry my story

So, I’m more confident today,

as I walk in this precious color of my skin

with a clear conscious and

renewed mindset of who I live in

I’m certain that I will always win

So, to all my