Ebony
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In the tapestry of my skin's diverse array,
Cheekbones structured a unique display.
My Melanated Beautiful, a chorus to sing,
A celebration of the hues that my complexion brings.
I sure am flawless
Flawless that's what I am
I sure don't look like Beyonce
Don't have an ass like Nicki Minaj
My voice, man forget about it
Sing a song and make a baby cry
And still
I am an unstoppable force
Let the melanin in my skin tell a story
A story of triumph
Call me EBONY
Let my wild roots be my crown
Framing my face with pride
Kinky and strong
Call me EBONY
My love departs by a barren road,
Her silhouette, an ephemeral vision,
Departing from her so-called "prison,"
Each step rips apart my soul,
And fills the air with dusky dusk.
Everything that stands before me,