The Peoples' Coalition For Justice And Humanity News Service
VOL 1 EDITION I
Winter
2007
ENTERTAINMENT
Poetry
By Joi Williams
January 27, 2007
By Joi Williams
Is my hair
good or bad?
If it's nappy then your
supposed to feel sad
I see add after add with
Straight, and long flowing hair showing me
That what I have is considered bad
Tame those napps and smooth them down
So you can have a glorious crown
But what is so glorious about hating myself?
When I know that I have a wealth of
Beautiful curls
Ringlets and Black pearls
All tapering down the nape of my neck
I have burned, and pressed myself into a scarlet mess
Trying to change my hair into the perfect tress
Only to realize that what God has given me, and that
I'm blessed
I am nappy headed
Nappy is beautiful, and it is me
I rejoice in heritage
And hope to make my ancestors proud
Love yourself for who you are
Nappy or not
We are all God's creations
And beauty is in us all
I see add after add with
Straight, and long flowing hair showing me
That what I have is considered bad
Tame those napps and smooth them down
So you can have a glorious crown
But what is so glorious about hating myself?
When I know that I have a wealth of
Beautiful curls
Ringlets and Black pearls
All tapering down the nape of my neck
I have burned, and pressed myself into a scarlet mess
Trying to change my hair into the perfect tress
Only to realize that what God has given me, and that
I'm blessed
I am nappy headed
Nappy is beautiful, and it is me
I rejoice in heritage
And hope to make my ancestors proud
Love yourself for who you are
Nappy or not
We are all God's creations
And beauty is in us all
January 27, 2007