Negress

Who am I? To whom do I belong? Known to none but the façade of many apply pressure to her darkened skin. The hand of the captor is at work; Masta, Husband, and Lover are just another who holds claim whilst shaping her image. Far away now but further must you go…

To whom do I belong? Pluck from conception predestined for servitude from her back to the sack; beasts of burden no innocence given to her the assumption was never granted. Judgments passed in the light of day with voices stolen away.

Who am I? To whom do I belong? Others are prized far above her; being at the bottom there’s only one way out. Far away now but further you must go…