My kinks and curls adorn
with their 400 years prayer-
my crown.
I am their screams and cries adorn
with their golden intellect-
my gown.
My heart covered with their blood-spilled strength-
my shield.
My feet covered with their black-lace slippers-
their prophecy.
So here I stand-
taking care of my ancestors' legacy.
"Bringing the gifts that my ancestors gave, I am the dream and hope..."-Dr. Maya Angelou
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