Royalty
I declare that we are royalty
Reflection & Context
This piece was written from a place of reclaiming identity — not just cultural, but spiritual. It speaks to the journey of learning to love what God created, in a world that has often taught Black bodies, Black hair, and Black beauty to be minimized, managed, or misunderstood.
It reflects the shift from comparison to celebration, from insecurity to inheritance. From seeing hair as something to fix, to recognizing it as a crown. At its core, this poem is about dignity, purpose, and freedom — the kind that comes from knowing you are crafted by God, called by Him, and rooted in a story that carries both struggle and royalty.
Reflection Prompt
What parts of your identity have you had to relearn how to love?
Where are you being invited to see yourself not through the world’s criticism, but through the Creator’s intention?
Original Performance
This piece was originally performed as part of the Lips & Poetry series, where spoken word meets lived experience. Watch the original recording below to hear the rhythm, breath, and emotion that first carried these words.