The Raven 2021

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Poem inspired by a Black Lives Matter image by Sanai Hundley

growing up I always heard that Black isn't beautiful They said, being black leads to an early casket but I'm still here I'm still alive I never let the white lies get in the way of my beautiful colored skin Black is ever "B" word Bold Brave Big-hearted Blessed and most importantly Beautiful I'm Black and I'm proud


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