...is my poetic reflection on the 'rejection of self' as it relates to Christian religion practices and my faith in God- those two being very different things in my opinion. In the poem I try to explore 'what is true', 'what is right',  'what the issues are' and 'how these issues conflict with truth'. 

'Black Brown Skin' speaks to anti-black racism and lies I believed as a black female in these past few turbulent months. The poem is a journey back to truth which is rooted in my relationship with God- whether you be "Black" or "Brown" you are made in the image of God [Imago Dei]. Therefore, you are worthy of respect, dignity and love. This brings a higher sense of responsibility to humans with regards to how they treat fellow humans.

 'Black Brown Skin' can also be metaphoric for any race that has been categorized as the 'other'- as these races have faced different types/forms of oppression but they all fall under an umbrella 'racism'.