The Skin I’m In

The skin I’m in

Is precious

It’s brown

And so precious

The skin I’m in

Maybe just a little tanner than hers

And a tad fairer than theirs

The skin I’m in is deep

Surfacing the blood

Of a color we all seem to share

But it’s hard to see that

When it’s covered by skin

The skin I’m in

The skin I’m in

Is rich

And it’s beautiful

It’s a mix

Of milk chocolate

And a hint of coffee

And this complexion

Has no mistakes

The skin I’m in

Is disgraced by many

And overlooked by most

But it’s a divine color

Infatuates some

And brightens others

When this skin

Is mixed with another

It creates a beautiful shade

A shade of brown

Just as precious as mine

And it complements the figure inside

It’s becoming

Got strong roots

A color so strong

Yet so smooth

The skin you’re in

Is everlasting

A touch of toffee

Mixed with cocoa powder

The skin you’re in

Is marvelous

Illuminating

Like those eyes that match

The skin you’re in

Has embraced a glorious heritage

The ones before you wore it proudly

It represents strength

Courage

Perseverance

And something that goes much further than

Those shades of brown you walk around in

A heritage

Brought forth this color

Delightful is the soul inside

Evervescent

Refreshing

Bold

And unmistaken

I’ve got the skin of a queen

The tone of a dream

My bloodline is supreme

The skin I’m in is amazing

Don’t you forget that

Don’t you regret that

Your skin means something

And just like the skin I’m in

Its just as important

As the skin you’re in

The skin you’re in is

Monumental

Mmmhm child

The type of skin

That breeds hardships

Mixed with overcoming

That’s your skin

Own it

Claim it

Live it