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I Seem to Be… I seem to be quiet Leaving my voice muted and stored But really I'm like a tiger Roaring my roar. Showing the world I am so much more More than just a gold-digging b***** waiting on the next score Busting my guns loud in the air Making people stand to attention Yelling look over there I seem to be fresh A booty shaking smut But really I'm a rose that grows from concrete Raising from the muck Moving forward showing the world I will not be stuck Stuck in this world we call the ghetto Letting all ya'll know I will not be held captive I will use what I know Beauty-N-Brains are my tactics I seem to be these things But I'm really not. Because the good qualities in people They're often forgot. By Yasmein James

Self Portrait by Kassie Edmondson     First they said I was skinny Then they said I was a nice size Then they asked me what I was mixed with Then I said many things. Then they said, Oh, that's why your hair is like that. Then I said, Don't worry on how my hair is, but make sure your hair is nice. Then they said I got a big head. And then I said look at yours. People have a lot to say about other people But really they need to worry about themselves. By Nichole Henshaw

First they said I did not belong Then they said don't worry it's ok to stay Then they said who the hell do you think you are trying to stake your claim? Then they said damn she's good Then they said the stage ain't for you Then they called me a true believer, standing my ground and praising my beliefs Then they called me a hypocrite Come on what do you really want? Tell me now and take the chance Because today, tomorrow, yesterday and the day before that will be too late. Tell me now because my thoughts on you are non caring You are the down-pressors First they said I didn't belong, but now they're glad I'm gone By Madonna Delfish

 

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