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To be nude, Naked

To be aware of the body, Your Body.

Bare Skin, Black skin

First came Shame, then Curiosity

Not because of the Blackness, but the Nakedness.

The story of Adam and Eve subconsciously linger

Feelings of Conviction, Am I showing too much skin?

Taught to conserve because it is right.

Conservative doesn’t feel good,

It doesn’t feel ‘right’ 

To be a vessel, free

To know this temple, My Temple.

Bare Skin, Black Skin

First comes acceptance, then Love

Because of the Blackness, because of the Nakedness.

The marks and scars tell the story, a Journey

Feelings of Assurance, does my nakedness make you uncomfortable?

Learning to preserve because it is my choice

Embracing what doesn’t feel good

Until ‘it’ feels right.