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Promise Is
by M.Bennett Hooper (Mikii) → (All Poetry by M.Bennett Hooper (Mikii))
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Ah the angst of the young how well do I remember.

 

(For JaSira’s daughter age 13 who is taunted by schoolmates because she changed her hairstyle to a natural one)

 

By M. Bennett Hooper /Grangran ©2008

( 72 years of age who wears her hair in locks)

 

You stand at the threshold of tomorrow.

The future I shall never see

So stand up boldly and stand up for me.

Be a proud Black girl for all to see

You are beautiful and it’s all naturally.

From the hair on your head to the tips of your toes

You are truly beautiful and everyone knows.

Wear your crown and begin walking tall.

You are a Queen to be amidst the small.

Those who are mean it is easy to see

Are really just filled with envy.

 

 
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 Reviews of "Promise Is"
Reviewed by Abdi-Noor Mohamed (Eagle Of Hope)
Reviewed on April 6, 2008
From the hair on your head to the tips of your toes
whatelse can a poet say to praise a girlīs beauty? Wonderful and greatly inspiring poem. Your little brother thanking you for your message to know my situation and status in Sweden. My best wishes to you and Baba
Reviewed by Michelle Mead
Reviewed on April 1, 2008
You are soooo right, loved this, excellent poem- my best friend, who is white, has dreadlocks, and you would NOT believe what some adults say to her, (an adult version of teasing), you would think she was from outer space or something with the looks she gets and I always wonder how people become so small-minded and sad. I think it is great what you are doing by writing this for JaSira's daughter. Blessings to you, Michelle xxxxxxxxx
Reviewed by Emile Tubiana
Reviewed on March 29, 2008
Dear Mikii, beautiful poem, no one should touch our dignity. My respect. Emile
Reviewed by Elizabeth Taylor (Reader)
Reviewed on March 29, 2008
Kids are so cruel.

Elizabeth
Reviewed by Karla Dorman, The StormSpinner
Reviewed on March 29, 2008
Mikki,

Just tell her to be herself - tell her to ignore those who've nothing better to do than to tear down - she'll be the happy one in the end.

(((HUGS))) and love, Karla.
Reviewed by Karen Lynn Vidra, The Texas Tornado
Reviewed on March 29, 2008
Wonderful write; sad when people are teased! I know; I've been there; still feel the pain, hurt years later!

(((HUGS))) and much love, your friend in Tx., Karen Lynn. :(
Reviewed by Karen Vanderlaan
Reviewed on March 29, 2008
such pride and strength! What a beautiful thing to walk in pride knowing who you are in the world--i applaud this youngster--there is one child, a youngster in our school of 700 jr high children who has done the same--after a bit of teasing without wavering the child is left alone about the hairstyle and is quite popular.
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