| February 19th, 2016

Love & Relationships Poetry: Loving a Black Man

By: journeymagazine

Words By: Vonkeisha Gibson

Your head upon my thighs, it seems to be the safe haven for the loud beliefs

Beliefs of you always being second

Beliefs of you having to live up to American standards

Beliefs of you being God himself

My thighs let you rest

Post-Traumatic-Slave-Disorder bow down to my affirmations for your soul  

“You’re Beautiful”  “You’re Loved”  “You’re Whole”

My black man, I trust your strength and stand in awe of your melanin

A special blend of leader, King, and loyal friend

I’ll love you by catering to your psyche

Avoid calling you NO GOOD

May my thighs provide you calming, as you try to impress me with perfection

Loving the black man,

nurturing his plans,

attentive to his dreams

It seems

You need me

Love flowing naturally

I need you

My thighs are sacred, creating energy and revitalizing your purpose

Of this love…you are worth it

Of these thighs…please feel worthy