Black is beautiful
no matter the shade, tint, or depth
of the tone.
Black is beautiful
no matter how chocolate, caramel, or honey
the color.
Black is beautiful
no matter how perfectly scarred, flawed,or perfect
the skin.
Black is beautiful
no matter how brown, black, or honey
the eyes.
Black is beautiful
no matter how nappy, straight, or permed 
the hair.
Black is beautiful
no matter how full, thin, or lush
the lips.
Black is beautiful
no matter how pained, joyful, or forgotten
the soul.

And beautiful I am.