"baby.
i recognize that you have been intimidating to those in power, and that you have systemically been denied the right to shine. to work. to be the man in the house. and so i,
i mean we,
black women have stepped in to be the breadwinners, not because we wanted to, but because we had to. and i,
i mean we,
have held that position demurely, and humbly. when did you forget that we would gladly let you step up if you would just step up?
I only want you to 'pay my bills' because you should manage the finances in the home.
i would happily 'play my place' when you can assume your rightful place as man.
why are you so angry at me baby?
i, we, have always loved you. i have always seen the second sun in your smile. i have always praised your beautiful brown skin.
i am only wearing the pants until you put yours on.
my sassiness is why you love me.
but you are leaving me,
us.
so quickly. and dragging my name in the street, and on BET, and on the airwaves, when all i have done is support you. rubbed your feet. cook your dinner. change the diapers, even though i was the one coming home from work.
i did all the work
around the house. lovingly. but i guess my hair wasn't straight enough? so i weaved it up.
my nose thin enough? so i got a nose job.
my skin wasn't light enough? so i used lighteners.
but my ass was fat enough;
thank you for the compliment."
