Black Girl Magic

Can you see my black girl magic?
It’s in every single part of me.
It’s oozing from my brown skin
And shining from my wholesome eyes.

Can you hear my black girl magic?
It’s cascading from my eloquent speech
And pouring from my rich voice.
So much so that it is almost suffocating.

Can you feel my black girl magic?
I couldn’t stop it even if I wanted to.
It’s flowing from these words I write
And gushing from all of my passion.

You see, my black girl magic radiates.
It took some time for me to see it,
But there is no doubt in my mind
That I am truly magical in every way.

—By Asta Ceesay