"Ugly" black woman who resembled a boy, had grazed knees because she always ran instead of walked and hated the sight of shoes. She just wanted to play.
"Ugly" Black woman who never wore skirts unless for netball, who kept her hairstyle simple to keep eyes averted and cracked jokes to keep them at a distance. She hid behind her six string, eyes closed hoping they couldn't see her. She really just wanted them to see her though.She just wanted to find herself.
"Ugly" black woman who tried so hard to be pure in His eyes but still felt like she was failing. She just wanted His affirmation.
"Ugly" black woman who waited and waited and is still waiting. "Why don't you see me?" is her persistant question. She just wants to be enough.
"Ugly" black woman. You are fire. You feel everything painful and it's ok. Your heart is shredded and now it's numb dispite it all. But someday. Someday you'll feel the beauty and the love too. One day your smile will match your heart flutters.
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