tribute to the dark lady
A poignant tribute to a woman whose beauty endured despite poverty, racism and hardship, reflecting on changing attitudes toward Black identity and the lasting power of friendship and remembrance.
for fatou sillah
few years ago
black was lesser
it did not bear
beauty’s name
times change
culture redeemed
economically viable
a bastard shame
it doesn’t matter
if black or white
as long as that bitch cat
catches mice
both hands draining
nature’s power
barack to jay z, yeezy
in trump tower?
my friend’s eyes
were raven black
a heart of gold
but lack of cash
died in poverty
this is for you
embodiment of beauty
everlasting
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