I am a woman
A woman of color;

A woman of breasts, thighs, and curves
Skintight jeans that reveal my imperfections
Shirt so tight it sucks in my stomach and pokes out my chest,

I am a woman
A woman of color;

A woman of narrow eyes glancing from side to side,
Ruby lips that are tepid and syrupy
Skin that is dark slate in the sky

I am a woman
A woman of color;

A woman of warm desire
Soft voice licked in by yearning yielding ears

I am a woman
A woman of color;

A woman of soft, gentle, scented hands
Nurturing, caring, and strong, long useful arms

I am a woman
A woman of color;

A woman of needle, thread, and glue
Extensions, perms, and flat irons,

I am women
Women of color

A Woman no man will ever deny