I came across this poem which honours our very dear Black Women. It highlights their long-suffering and indomitable will. We’ve all been influenced by these queens: grandmothers, mothers, sisters, wives, girlfriends, etc. Let’s celebrate our strong black women. Heaven knows they deserve it!


[b]What If I Am A Black Woman?

Is it a disease? Well, if it is, I sure hope it’s catching
Because they need to pour it into a bottle,
label it, and sprinkle it All over the people
men and women who Ever loved or cried,
worked or died For any one of us.

So, What if I am a Black woman?
Is it a crime? Arrest me!
Because I'm strong, but I'm gentle,
I'm smart, but I'm learning,
I'm loving, but I'm hateful.
And I like to work because
I like to eat and feed and clothe
and house Me, mine
and yours and everybody's,
Like I've been doing for the past 300 years.

What if I am a Black woman?
Is it insane? Commit me!!
Because I want Happiness, not tears;
Truths not lies; Pleasure not pain;
Sunshine not rain; A man not a child!

What if I am a Black woman? Is it a sin?
Pray for me! And pray for you too,
If you don't like women of color
because we are,  Midnight Black,
Chestnut Brown, Honey Bronzed,
Chocolate Covered, Cocoa Dipped,
Big Lipped, Big Hipped, Big Breasted, and BEAUTIFUL
all at the same time!

So what if I am a Black Woman?
Does it bother you that much because
I want a man who wants me, 
Loves me and trusts me, and respects me
And gives me everything because
I give him everything back, PLUS!!

What if I am a Black woman? I've got rights,
same as you! I have worked for them,
died for them, played and laid for them,
On every plantation from Alabama to Boston and Back!

What if I am a Black woman?
I love me, and I want you to love me too,
But I am as I've always been,
Near you, close to you, beside you,
strong giving, loving,
For over 300 years, Your Black woman, Love me! [/b]

Author Unknown

Beautiful. I like this.

Wat if im a black woman!?

this Should be in the tribalism, Racism and . , . Section

Why? This poem section fits it better.

It's a beautiful poem

@hot angel

Ta, I thought so too.


@rhodalyn

It is not racist to appreciate and celebrate the sacrifices made by your kind.

no offence brother but did u actually write this or did you borrow it cuzz it is really nice.

Thanks, mate. No I didn't write it (wish I did though ). The author is unknown.

nice work man. it a real nice stuff. i like it.

and thanks for being honest. igbo boys are always honest unless it is money matter, thats when u will know say we lie pass women.

diddy, u r sick. lol

Im a black woman, and im proud!

@hottie

at least my sickness made you laugh. lol.

mission accomplished.

hottie??!! U're black??!!! i thought U were Asian Or Sumtin

@ diddy, Yeah ur sickness made me laugh. lol,

Rhodalyn:

hottie??!! U're black??!!! i thought U were Asian Or Sumtin

Seen.

glad it did.

hot-angel:

I'm a black woman, and im proud!

As you should be!

diddy4:

nice work man. it a real nice stuff. i like it.

Cheers, mate.

diddy4:

and thanks for being honest. igbo boys are always honest unless it is money matter, thats when u will know say we lie pass women,

Aru adiro gi!

@nutter,

aru di mu ooo, obulu eziokwu ka m kwuru? ona eme anyi ego ego.

Nice poem ,really celebrates our mothers ,aunts grannies,and great great great female ancestors.However not applicable to the modern naija woman.Beg to differ

lewa:

Nice poem ,really celebrates our mothers ,aunts grannies,and great great great female ancestors.However not applicable to the modern naija woman.Beg to differ

There are really good ones out there, lewa. Give it time. You'll find one (or one will find you) 

diddy4:

aru di mu ooo, obulu eziokwu ka m kwuru? ona eme anyi ego ego.

Profile gi gosi m na ona eme gi ego ego. Aka m di ocha oh! _{I tinye go Benjamin nwa Franklin?}

lol, kai, ina ato m ochi, kezi nke bu nwa franklin? biko kwa, abulomu nwa franklin ooo. leekwa mu ooo.

;d ;d ;d

Ife m ne kwu maka ya bu $100 bills.

@all

Happy you like the poem. Let's keep celebrating our black women.


@diddy,

Off to bed, mate. Chat later.

aiight dawg, catch u later man. bye

Update:

A recital of the poem by a (simply adorable) 7 year old future strong, black woman:



https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wZCRDSICeRQ&search=so%20what%20if%20i%20am%20a%20black%20woman

Ohh shiiit.

That girl is good. 7 Years old?? Yeah, she reminds me of the younger me. lol, No seriously. lol

I like this poem, had to send the link to my friends. So what if i am a BLACK WOMAN!!??

@nutter,
Hey sweety, good job.

very nice!!!

Beautiful and uplifting, nice stuff Nutter .
Wow that girl is something, she got the attitude down to a T.


@Rhodalyn

Show some love and appreciation for the peom,instead of worrying where it should be. Didn't know you were an admin now

lol. good poem

hot-angel:


That girl is good. 7 Years old?? Yeah, she reminds me of the younger me. lol, No seriously. lol

Tut Tut!


Nice poem.

Really nice one!!!
Drives home the value of an African Queen.

Enyi Nwoke (my attempt at writing igbo ), this poem it shows you got some respect for the women folk.
thank you Nutter, you uplifted my soul today