That's what Black parents do
they say
they say
their daughter is ugly.
They say her hair is not natural
but nappy.
The answer
for I do not have myself to myself,
" Yes for sure".
I will twist and pull
til the hair is relaxed.
Pull the strings
til a smile is made.
Paint the skin
til no blemish is seen.
Pull the dress over the curves
you must have
but are too grown for.
You're Black
don't you understand,
I love you.
But you can't be you.
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