Black Butterfly

A Poem.

Destiny S. Harris
AfroSapiophile

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Photo by José Ignacio García Zajaczkowski on Unsplash

I carry the weight of a thousand pounds.

My rage is louder than a thousand sounds.

My beautiful lips stay silent by day.

My strength is a storm hidden away.

My spirit is broken.

But my soul is alive.

There is beauty in my blackness.

I am a Black Butterfly.

Destiny S. Harris is a writer, poet, entrepreneur, teacher, and techie who offers free books daily on amazon. Destiny obtained three degrees in political science, psychology, and women’s studies. Follow her on Instagram, Facebook, or @ destinyh.com

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