Pleasures of Me
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Posted By: Katrina Washington on December 11, 2006 Am I suppose to want to be like that? Ashamed uncertain confused easily talked out bout the things I want? I know what I want how I want it and how it is suppose to be. I refuse to settle! To settle for lies To settle for fakiness To settle for lust me sometimes and no love the other times! To settle for anything less than I deserve! I am not just another on your list Another name to check off. I know I deserve everything I want! I know I deserve my happiness my respect. I know I deserve to be successful and to be loved. There is no denyin me from this! Because I know it's mine to have and cherish! You may think you a balla playa or wateva But you'll neva get to enjoy... This or that There or here Near or far Up and down All around The pleasures of me! If you enjoyed this article, Join HBCU CONNECT today for similar content and opportunities via email! |
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Katrina Washington
From Harrisonburg, VA Norfolk State University class of 2010 Member Since May 2006 |
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You got that right, Sistah! :) It took some of us 30 years to learn that one, so live it and keep doing what you do!
Tuesday, December 12th 2006 at 10:18PM |
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AMEN!!.. every female needs to read this and understand WE NEED TO KNOW WHAT WE WANT! some settle for the PLAYA or whateva but it don't have to be that way!!
Wednesday, December 13th 2006 at 8:27AM |
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