Dear Little Brown Girl

Dear little brown girl from the heart of the South,
With fire in your spirit and rich gold in your mouth.
They whisper, stare, and doubt,
Never let them dim your light that’s pouring out.

Your skin tells a story, rich, deep, and bold,
A tale full of resilience, a beauty untold.
They see you as different- just let them believe,
Your difference is magic, a wonderful gift to receive.

Your mind is a vast river that’s endless and bright,
It flows with wisdom, power, and light.
Your courage is like mountains, unmoved by storms,
Standing fearless, mighty, and warm.

They tell you you can’t- but oh, they don’t know,
You're built from roots where wildflowers grow.
You’re carved from the dreams that your grandmothers prayed,
A force to be reckoned, a path to be paved.

​So, walk with your head high, your name written in the sky,
Let them watch as you rise and fly.Shatter the ceilings that hang in your way,
Make them remember your name when they say-

​“She came and conquered us by silencing our doubts,
The little brown girl from deep in the South.”

​With love,
The Voice That Believes in You