CHOCOLATE

CHOCOLATE

By Farah Lawal Harris, 2024

Oh you, black-black!

They say under full moons,

Black girls shine blue.

Girl, I love the way that skin sparkle on you.

I know them girls of lighter hues be hatin’ on you.

Ooh, shiny eyes, skin and teeth.

That contrast makin me weak.

But that black skin looks strong.

Ayyy, Chocolate! 

Sometimes,

dark skin relegates you

to being described as food.

Ayy, Chocolate!

Smile!

Sweeten my day!

Shawty, swing my way as you sway those hips.

You look like the Mother Earth, girl.

Ooh, you so thick.

Damn, those hips!

Fertile like soil teeming with nutrients.

Let me dig a hole and plant my seed.

Chocolate, give me everything I need.

I don’t wanna be food,

I don’t wanna just be a hue,

a sweet treat,

sometimes bitter delicacy

that they demand to eat,

but refuse to see.

Ayy, Chocolate!

Pardon me.

Farah Lawal Harris

Farah Lawal Harris is an artist and breast cancer survivor who inspires people to overcome obstacles and be well. Through vulnerable storytelling, writing, and theatre, Farah makes people feel less alone and more able to tap into their personal power to be their best, creative selves.

https://www.farahlawalharris.com
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