I am Black

By Brenda Bell-McAdams

PROMPT — Who am I today?

I am Black, undeniably, but beautiful? Well, I don't know.

If the beauty of blackness is more a feeling than a knowing

then today I don't feel pretty.

I just feel Black. Weighted with all the ramifications assigned my hue.

I am, Black, indeed, but beautiful? Well, I want to believe so.

If the beauty of blackness is more a knowing than a feeling

then today I still have hope.

Hope is always lovely and light.

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Brenda Bell-McAdams is an African-American senior, who writes for pleasure and self-discovery. She also writes to know and be known by God and people. She loves music from everywhere. She lives in Morristown, Tennessee (USA) with her youngest daughter and their spunky calico cat, Miss Calleigh.