THE MIRROR BREAKS

You can whisper it in passing, write it down with your best pen, insult me every chance you get or simply say it to a friend.

You may call me what you want to, a deaf ear I might bend, but like a mirror you can’t break my solid reflection standing in the end.

I may chip, crack or shatter under the pressures and burdens of the world but I am fiercely unbreakable…

Does my sophisticated, intellectual, motivated, ambitious strong business mind with a hint of ghetto on the side offend you? Perhaps you’re bitter because you catch yourself liking my style too. Wanting my sexy classy handle your handle attitude like I do, to be contagious and rub off on you.

I may chip, crack or shatter under the pressures and burdens of the world but I am fiercely unbreakable…

Hurtful words, hatefulness, tainted lies, mad looks, rolling eyes, express all that inner ugly that you simply cannot hide. Don’t you know there’s too much pride in my stride to cry? Blowing thru the drama keeping my life moving, staying so many steps ahead of the game you never know what I’m doing.

I may chip, crack or shatter under the pressures and burdens of the world but I am fiercely unbreakable…

Did you expect to see me depressed, broken spirited, speaking softly, and walking with my head down? Instead I am keeping my best foot forward. Gracefully dancing, soulfully singing, inspiring thru writing and spiritually blessed. Focused on being the best mother and women I can be keeping my grandmothers soul at rest.

I may chip, crack or shatter under the pressures and burdens of the world but I am fiercely unbreakable…

The journeys traveled in my life a best seller it will write. Each page would contain and explain giving examples teaching you how to treat me. Just how to truly appreciate and respect the different elements of my being. . While your getting to know my Afro centric side, the legacy of pain and pride, in my heritage and character you will find a people.

I may chip, crack or shatter under the pressures and burdens of the world but I am fiercely unbreakable…

You can all see I am a positive change. A problem solving, breath of fresh air yes, I’m taking all blame that has you saying “Ms.” before you speak my name. My signature self-confidence says it all. Through continued conviction and dedication my echo of her reflection won’t fall.

I stand tall with my head held high and Grateful for the insightful wisdom of Pearl, to instill so much pride. It is the she in me. Don’t you dare act surprised, that I am rich with my worldly nothing and I’ve got a mansion in the sky. I admit I’m a work in progress. There’s still time left and trust he is not done yet. Only God can judge me so you can hate or love me. Continue to under estimate me walk your path of ignorant shame. But don’t ever think for one second that I ‘m not on top of my game.

I may chip, crack or shatter under the pressures and burdens of the world but I am fiercely unbreakable…

TOWANA HODGES ©2008