Dear child of mine who is precious to me,
I’ll take you on a journey that’s free.
I’ll give you a glimpse of what love can see
beyond the skin that embraces your beauty.
My skin is mine. I am the only one like me.
My color is beautiful and as deep as the sea.
I take pride in my identity.
What goes through your mind
when you look at me?
My dear sweet girl, I see a queen.
Your roots are as rich as an evergreen.
I see the love you carry in your eyes.
Your soul is as bright as an eastern sunrise.
My skin is mine. No one else is like me.
I am more than what the eye can see.
I can’t hide my identity.
When you look at me, tell me what do you see?
When I look at you I see beyond
the bronze skin and curly hair of which I am fond.
I see a girl with dreams to spare.
You are bravery in flight taking on a dare.
My skin is mine. It is great to be me.
I love all that I was created to be.
I have a special identity.
What do your eyes see when you look at me?
When I look at you, I see gold and riches.
You are as bright as midnight with a palm full of wishes.
I see the help you give to those in need.
Your spirit is full of the love you’ve received.
My skin is mine. It is great to be me.
I love all that I was created to be.
I have a special identity.
What do your eyes see when you look at me?
When I look at you, I see gold and riches.
You are as bright as midnight with a palm full of wishes.
I see the help you give to those in need.
Your spirit is full of the love you’ve received.
Comprehension Questions
1. What is she as 'bright' as?
A. The sun shining down on their faces
B. Midnight with a palm full of wishes
C. The twinkling stars in the midnight sky
2. How rich are her roots?
A. As rich as gold
B. As rich as molasses
C. As rich as an evergreen
A. As rich as gold
B. As rich as molasses
C. As rich as an evergreen
Your Thoughts
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Vocabulary
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