Protection of a little black girl is important
For if she is not protected
She will lose all of herself
Such a simple task
That no one could do
A slap in the face from people
That were supposed to protect you
The pain still lingers in the space
Where you were supposed to protect her
Her heart
So young and pure
Yet tainted by the actions of others
Even those she loved
It’s not your fault
She wished someone would say
She wished those memories would disappear
From the unwanted father to
A hatred of herself
No shield from the sadness
Or her broken heart
Or her loss of trust
Oh, little black girl
I wish to protect you
I hear your cries at night
And your fears in the dark
And your worries that sit upon your small back
While your shoulders hold the weight of the world
And the pain passed down from your family
I am sorry you were not protected
I am sorry you drowned in sorrows
I am sorry that some days when you awake
You wish to never see again
Oh, little black girl
You were lost
In a jungle
In the fog
In the four walls of your home
It is okay to be angry
It is okay to sad
It is okay to be hurt
It is okay to heal
Please forgive yourself
Forgive your broken
Forgive your faith
Forgive those who hurt
For I will protect you now
Give me your life
Your soul
Your heart
And I will keep it safe
Give it to me
Oh, little black girl
I know you love me
But will you let me love you?