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
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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