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It’s the Black Girl for Me

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By Chiamaka Onu-OkparaPublished 5 years ago 1 min read
It’s the Black Girl for Me
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I am—

Obsidian:

that volcanic rock forged by eruptions; sharp, the weapon

Onyx:

protector; jewel; transformer of lives

Jet:

what else does your soul want when I can purify you?

Mars Black:

warrior; cool as steel; a goddess

Charcoal:

savior; healer; all fire

Raison:

her royal sweetness; builder; anti-toxic

Ebony:

prized, but no arm candy; finely textured

Eerie Black:

they said black don’t crack, so I fluffed my Afro

Vantablack:

is blacker than black; therefore, i am black and proud

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About the Creator

Chiamaka Onu-Okpara

Chiamaka is a poet and writer who loves staring into space. She is currently in an MFA Creative Writing program at Miami University, Ohio.

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