Black Man - A Poem for YouThe truth of the matter is There is nothing more beautiful Than a black manWhether five-two or six-seven, Yellow fabulous or chocolate heaven There is nothing more beautiful Than a black manLong and lean With deep brown eyes Wavy hair or dreds With strong thick thighs There is nothing more beautiful Than a black manBald head with goatee Cornrows or a fade A little thick, a little thin Oh the choices to be made There is nothing more beautiful Than a black manScholarly or not Wall Street or hip hop I'll sing your praises To the mountain top Head of the home Provider and love Obedient son and loving brother There's nothing more beautiful Than a black manA mighty provider you've proven to be Sacrificing your life to keep me free Working for crumbs When the table is bare Praising the Lord Leading the family in prayer There is nothing more beautiful Than a black manHolding my hand When fear emerges Remaining faithful, suppressing your urges Proving your strength By turning the other cheek Having high hopes When the situation is bleak There is nothing more beautiful Than a black manTreating me like the queen I was born to be Never disrespecting, dishonoring, or disgracing me Giving me credit when it is due Oh, black man, how I honor youThere is nothing more beautiful Than a black man!