Dear Black Motha

Dear Black motha

Stop calling me stupid that isn't my name

Your words are inked into my DNA and are ingrained in my veins

The things you scream at me as if I am the scum of your shoe

You kick me to the curb and leave me nothing more to do

To fend for myself and defend my own freedom

I found my own way

Your satisfaction , Never satisfied

Never Ok

You brought me into this word but you cannot take me out

Dear motha I am a KING with you or without

Clearly age is just a number and your behavior shows you cant count

Count the times that you've hurt me

Count the times you've ignored my strife

For you birthed into this madness

For you gave me this life

Dear black motha how I love you so

You birthed me and brought me down

My self esteem so low

Its your voice that I hear loudest

It is the sound of your cries

It is the sound of the men who hurt you

Making me wish they would die

I do not deserve your hurt feelings

I do not deserve your pain

I can't lift you when you are down

I am not your shield from the rain

Dear Black motha your needs are stifling my growth

Teach me how to be amazing so my neck they can't choke

Teach me how to stand tall with dignity and pride

Teach me how to be fearless and chase my dreams with great stride

Dear black motha

I love you but you've stolen my hope

I was born to be great but your words made me feel like a joke

This world is a monster and I needed your support

I needed you to build me up and prepare me for better days

Sun rays

Not storm forever gloomy

Dear Black motha

I forgive you

For this was all that you know

I will show you the way I will make this a show

I will show you my greatness

I will face my true fears

I will show you my healing from the wounds you inflicted over the years

I will lead by example

I will lead with love

Dear Black motha I see your deep sadness

I see your pain

I just need you to see me as I break through these chains .

** With Love

- Alexis Jasmin