I see you
Black Woman
in the armor
we forced you
to wear,
so you could
fight
when you would
Love
I see you
Black Woman
a sad and weary
patience
in your eyes
waiting for
the next
bone-wearying
Battle,
challengers
coming from
everywhere at once
I see you
Black Woman
your smile and laughter
as distant a memory
as the hills
that
surround you.
I see you
Black Woman
the song
in your heart
now the moans
of winds across
a desolate, bleak,
and wretched
landscape
I see you
Black Woman
looking across
the widening chasm
as your champion
turns to become
your opponent
I see you
Black Woman
wiping
the tears
from your armor
lest the salt
dull its shine
as it rusts
your soul
I see you
Black Woman
standing alone
in your own
cold shadow
dreading
but
living
to fight
another day.
I see you
Black Woman
Beautiful
Beyond Panic 