I am

I am from somewhere in Africa
I am from southern states and race mixing
I am from the west coast and I’m headed toward the future

I am going to a place where every day is a good hair day
I am going to be free to be myself when I get there
I am going to love it!

I am steering clear of negative self talk
I am steering clear of people who don’t understand my beauty
I am steering clear of jobs that would try to change me

I will surround myself with positive messages
I will surround myself with role models
I will surround myself with love and I will keep being free!

By Mazuri Colley