Beautiful, Black, and Proud
Who am I? I guess I should start with my name.
But then again, my name is just an essence of letters.
It doesn’t matter what my name is, or where I am from.
When the question “Who am I?” pops up, I think of who I am as a person, and what I have inside of me.
So, who am I? No, seriously. Who am I?
Am I a poet?
Am I a dreamer?
Am I the girl who never stops trying, but always ends up crying?
Am I the girl who always has hope?
Am I the girl who has the unbreakable confidence?
Am I the girl with all of the pain but none of the gain?
Who am I?
I haven’t come to that conclusion yet.
You see, I’ve been the outcast.
I’ve been the nerd.
I’ve never been popular.
But I’ve always been good with words.
I have so many options but no answers.
I am not a jock, and I am sure as hell not a dancer.
I may not know who I am, but at least I know who I am not.
I am not your idea of a black stereotype.
No, I don’t like fried chicken.
No, I don’t use food stamps.
No, I am not in a gang.
No, my nails are not fake.
No, I don’t only listen to rap and hip-hop music.
No, I don’t sell drugs.
No, I don’t have nappy hair.
No, my hair is not a weave.
No, I don’t eat soul food.
No, I don’t have a STD.
But just because I don’t have these traits, it doesn’t mean that I am any less blacker than you are.
Who am I?
Well, I guess I still don’t completely know the answer to that yet
But what I do know is that I am Beautiful, I am Black, and I am Proud.
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Wow what a lovely poem. Your use of free verse emphasises your point and adds to the whole poem. I like how you repeat no as it really gets the idea across. However, the flow needs to be a little altered and there are a few lines that are too long. But apart from that it was great. It tells people that stereotypes are not true and kind, but hurtful. A great poem xx
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Hi forbiddenchamber, Amindor here
Your poem was very beautiful, and I love how you addressed the reader and used your words. I don't really see any mistakes, except that you could have put more rhythm into it and used more detailed words. Even though I do have those two concerns, your poem is still great either way. I am not black, but I know that a lot of people stereotype them for who they are, and it really does bug me. Your poem is overpowering, touching, and beautiful. I loved your poem very much, and I can't wait to read more in the future. Keep on writing!!
This is awesome!
Nice job on it.
I am not black, but some of my best friends over the years have been, and I know how obnoxious people are sometimes about race. This poem was both touching and empowering.
By the way, I love your avatar and username. Welcome to YWS!
Wow <3 You are an amazing poet. You put so much emotion into this that I feel a sudden admiration for you.
I'm white and I have nothing against black people. Both races can be really great, and really bad. You will receive no judgement or biased remarks just because you're black. And I hope other people on here will be just as kind. 
Oh, and welcome to YWS! If you have any questions about the site I'd be happy to answer them for you. I hope you have a great time here!
~BookWolf