Before you judge me,look closely and see my story.
I may be comfortable in my own skin.but again i might not be.
Just like clothes i added a new layer to my skin .i covered up and attempted to create a new.
The art on my skin is a representation of who i am.
Who i long to be. And what i dream about
Just like the wrinkles age give's us have a story.
i chose to create my own master piece .
I am no different from you i just express myself different than you do .
Maybe i still love to draw and to colour.
The only difference is i dont use paper.
The calming effect and silence allows my thoughts to flow freely.
For with each blot of ink i added to my skin i tell a story.
I am not perfect nor do i long to be. But labeling me because of your own preconcieved notions doesnt make you much different from a racist.
I know its forbidden and to some a mark of disgrace.
But just because you hide your sin and act righteous. Doesn't mean you get to judge me for wearing my heart on my sleeve.(pun intended)
But just because you hide your sin and act righteous. Doesn't mean you get to judge me for wearing my heart on my sleeve.(pun intended)
I have one life to live . Living it with your judgement and criticism doesnt make it any easier. Your kindness would be what made it easier.
What you forget our history is filled with dreadlocks,tattoos ,piercings ,cuttings, shavings,tooth removal and few or no clothing at all.
Dont be so colonized that you forget where you are from. Or rather uncolonize your thoughts.
The kinky strands of hair that fall down my back are not a sign of rebellion .They are just the way i love to style my hair.
I may appear alittle rough around the edges but that doesnt mean i am immune to your critisism , your false sense of who i am or have a stone shell of a heart and mind.
You may argue that i should try harder. Put on a facade remove my piercings cover up my ink. Cut my dreads and conform to normal standards.
The question is why should i aim to ease others and deny myself my own pleasure.
Why should i give and not receive. Why should i compromise my own happiness for your satisfaction.
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