Gambian Woman
Phenomenal woman,
Strong as steel,
A believer in her rights.
In a patriarchal world,
She refuses to be shaken.
No one dares violate her rights.
Told to be seen, not heard—
She shatters the culture of silence.
She works so hard
That society must honor her name.
She breaks every boundary,
Defying the weight of expectations.
They look down on her,
Yet she rises, proving them wrong.
Gambian woman, Gambian woman,
Labeled a follower,
But born to lead.
As swift as a cheetah,
She chases her dreams—
Unstoppable, fearless, free.
Gambian woman, Gambian woman.
By Kawsu O. Ceesay
Black child
Black child,
Be proud of your skin
Your skin shines as brightly as diamonds,
You are beautiful,
Just the way you are.
Dear black child,
Don’t let their taunts get to you,
For they envy,
Your dark beautiful black skin,
For they know deep in them,
It’s a priceless treasure that they shall never get.
Dear black child,
Beauty is woven into your very existence,
Dear black child,
Born to lead not to follow,
Your dreams carve the path into reality.
My dear Black Child,
Your skin glows as brightly as diamonds.
You are as wise as an owl,
A shining star in the night.
Black child
By Kawsu O Ceesay
BROWN SKIN GIRL
By Kawsu O. Ceesay
Brown skin girl,
Your skin glows like a diamond.
They will call you names,
Hoping to make you insecure about your skin.
BROWN SKIN GIRL, BROWN SKIN GIRL
In a crowd of a million,
Your skin will shine, will be noticed.
It glitters like gold.
You walk with confidence,
Your beauty speaks for itself.
BROWN SKIN GIRL, BROWN SKIN GIRL
The system may try to silence you,
But fight for your rights.
They may look down on you because of your skin tone,
But prove them wrong—
You are a twinkle in the stars.
BROWN SKIN GIRL, BROWN SKIN GIRL.
