African Woman Poem by Denny Moonde

Me thought black was beautiful
Me knows black is beautiful
African woman black is a pleasure
Your chocolate look is what I treasure.

Day and night you're on my mind
A person like you ain't easy to find
You are loving and kind
Yet our tradition you dare to live behind.

Do you not know that black is beautiful?
To it you must be loyal and faithful
Can you ascend the mountain and scream out loud
That you are black and proud?

African woman don't lose your dignity
You were born black till eternity
Look at yourself...what have you done to your skin?
I no longer see the beautiful black being.

African woman look into my eyes
Whoever told you those foul lies?
That the color to be is white
And so because it's bright.

African woman do not be cheated
Your face is fast becoming heated
Slowly your looks fade
And you are forced to stay in the shade