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Strong Black Woman
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Poems of a Liberty City Native Her presence cannot be denied,
She stands tall and strong with pride;
You cannot overlook her magnitude,
Because she has beauty with attitude;
What a woman,
What a woman indeed,
What a strong Black woman,
For her just even be.
She defines the essence of perfection,
In each notable fashion without exception;
Highly cognizant of her forefather and mothers,
Therefore she paves paths for so many others,
What a woman,
What a woman indeed,
What a strong Black woman,
Even for a crazy world to see.
Her smile is like heaven's gate open,
Bringing joy to all who are chosen;
A lady of strength beyond any measure,
And a heart too big for one person for treasure;
What a woman,
What a woman indeed,
What a strong Black woman,
Who wound up inspiring me.
A powerful write. Very
A powerful write. Very moving.
Bravo Lamar!
Any poem that empowers any woman of any race always makes me proud because for every man who stands up and applauds a woman his words knock down about ten or more other statements that are meant to condemn not just one particular woman but all women. I am always a fan of the man who is a woman's biggest fan. I hope from personal experience you can stand up for other cultures of women too. Each has its own unique strength and circumstance to stand up and fight for. Remember the founder of Grameen Bank Muhammad Yunus in Bangladesh (which for the most part consists of micro loans for the world's poorest people and the highest percentage of those are poor mothers) said,"When you educate a boy you educate one person when you educate a girl you educate an entire family." You are a remarkable poet Lamar use your gift wisely. For, as you know to whom much is given much is expected. I am sure the women in your life are proud you are in their lives. Most Sincerely, Melissa Lundeen.