I am Here © 2001
by Cameron A. Bailey, Sr.

Black Woman
you've survived, maintained
carrying hope inside
you've done the best you can
the best you know how
despite this black man
stepping out

Forgive me
somewhere within your heart
I'm finally standing to do my part
if you stand with me
I'll stand for you
uncrowned queen

Black Woman
your beauty transcends shades
more than a figure
and a horizontal stage
no more tap dancing for me
your internal delicacy, I see

Forgive me
somewhere within your heart
I'm finally standing to do my part
if you stand with me
I'll stand for you
uncrowned queen

I've done all my talking
action speaks louder than words
this is not another set up
but a step up
you've got a man gettin' up
can you truly...