Women Of Colour

By ALESSANDRA PAPIA

A woman’s skin colour for some reason

Determines opinions, pay rates, job availability and futures

Rather what should

Is something more than what we’re born with

Because judging someone’s intelligence or capacities 

By their exterior image is a sin

And what matters most is what’s within

Women shall unite because of the passion 

And fire in their souls

Bursting to escape, discover and tell stories untold

Do not be deceived by our exterior differences 

Because we are alike in grit and determination

Can you not see the spunk and power in our eyes? 

We don’t care what barriers others may draw 

Out of hate and discrimination

We are women

That may be a soft word

Easy for you to swallow

But do not be deceived

Behind the word is millions of living

Unique, strong, and powerful beings that will stay quiet no longer

As leaders may sit in their rooms peacefully and sway

Mustn’t they forget that women of colour 

Are still experiencing unequal pay

Being Africain-American, Latina, Asian, 

Or having different coloured skin

Shouldn’t determine or limit anything

Don’t bother worrying and preparing 

To fight back for the day 

We will display what we have to say

Because that day is today and everyday 

Until women no matter their skin colour 

Are treated equitably