Poems from Taylorrene

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My name is Taylor, some call me by my middle name (René). Country born and country bred, when I die I'll be country dead. My goal is to empower young black females, letting them know they are worth more than what they have to offer and they can be anything as long as they're focus, honest, and consistent. I believe in supporting each other, no matter the race, religion, gender, or economic background.
It's "me and you". No, "you and I". You're so confusing yet so straightforward. You're sweet yet sour. Without breathing a puff of smoke...
What happened to our roots?We let them wither like weeds as soon as segregation was outlawed.What happened to our roots?We dug them up and...
While I'm young, pour into me,Remove any blocked passages that may stop my infertility,Take away the reasoning of old age, give me youth...
Black girl,Don't you know you're a queen?With that thick coily hair and that natural sheen.Your illuminated skin has a voice of its own, ...
An empty room. Though the residue of what once was is still here. My heart and soul use to write and play songs of your love oh so...

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