Sister
be guarded with your mind, a precious thing.
Jumpstarted by connections constructed of nature and nurture.
Ill-fitting garb for most. We make the best of it by looking away,
by thrashing about, by cutting, dismembering, and reshaping,
just for the honor of saying–this is me.
©Shonda Taliaferro 2021
Such a strong voice in this poem. Love this 👏🏻🙏🏻
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