Acceptance

My days are filled

with hopes and dreams,

that I one day

will witness great things.

I wanna live by

an oceanside,

to watch my

fears and worries

easily subside..

I wanna see smiles

on the children's faces,

No more hungry nights

and trips to strange places.

I want us all

to simply get along,

and make each other feel

we really do belong.

As I watch your

low regards and grins,

simply cause of the

beauty of my skin,

It really scares me

one can be so blind,

as not to see

what really shines.

We've come so far

yet have miles to go,

come tomorrow,

what will we show.

Don't hate me cause

I'm beautiful.

Love oneself,

open up and learn

why there's a certain

glide in my stride,

a pep in my step

and there's definitely

funk in my spunk.

I invite you

to know me,

to love me,

to admire me.

I am one of many who are very proud,

stand tall,

refuses to fall.

I'll gracefully

walk my walk,

and talk my talk.

Strong determination

will take me there.

Where?

Beyond, and then some.

If you choose

to meet me there,

Smile when you pass

accept the radiant glow

from my skin,

allow it to flow

to your heart,

It'll give you

a beautiful start.

Let's strive for

Peace, Forgiveness,

Understanding

and most of all

ACCEPTANCE.