sometimes, i look like a good Samaritan
but i’m just a sister on a move
see i
came out the womb too quick!
and lost sight of my dreams too soon
i always been the type
to cut on Luther Vandross type tunes
afterwards, i’m on an expedition
like i was cast in Indiana Jones Temple of Doom
some say i’m weird
cause when they ask me a question
i hesitate
but if you need answers from me
be prepared to wait…
see i
bleed common sense empty
and press my hair till it’s straight and dry
don’t believe them lies about heat taming
you tryna burn what lives on the inside
now you have straight hair
but your heart beats are strung by African’s pride
hate only conquers
when we allow them to divide
stand tall, don’t let your spiritual kinks die
take up your people’s trident
that your Father set aside
see i, don’t want you to ever let go
don’t expect people to understand
a barrier to entry
they never cared to know
keep reaching high
continue to set and meet goals
this isn’t a battle for the mind
this is a battle for the soul
for some it started with a pick and an Afro
so if your friends aren’t truly your allies
let them go
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