MY 40th BIRTHDAY (Poem)

Poetry
Written By Farah Lawal Harris
Farah Lawal Harris, a dark-skinned Black woman with long braids, gazes coyly at the camera. Behind her are lights that resemble butterfly wings.

“Emerging” (Credit: Farah Lawal Harris)

MY 40th BIRTHDAY

By Farah Lawal Harris, 2024

Frankly,

the transformation from

my skin being “oily”

to it now being “glowy”

was approximately

eighteen years.

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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