Never before

Never before

Has the little girl inside this little woman

Been special

Been the little princess

Never before was she allowed to be spoiled

But once upon a summer afternoon

That all changed

His princess

His babygurl

The little girl inside the strong black woman

Cries out for attention

Wants to be loved and hugged

And wants

Strong black woman held up by the walls

Walls built to keep people out

And keep fear in

Wanting to let go

And let love flow

But trust

Too far from reality

Three sides to the truth

Never the whole story

Scared of the lies

Deceit

Will he love me enough to

Never hurt me

Inside I know

I want to be loved

To be his everything

Like a precious jewel or treasure

I want him to cherish me

I want love

Respect my virtues

Love me for my caring, honest ways

I want love

Need to confide in me

Tell me his dreams

Trust that I’ll protect them

I want love

Trust in me

Be able to bet his life

On my honesty

I want a kind of love

With fights and resolutions

With problems and solutions

With give and take …

And more give