Teach these black girls
to embrace their magical hair
that defies gravity.
Teach these black girls
to accept the powers
of their curls and coils.
Teach these black girls
the history
woven into their cornrows.
Teach these black girls
to take care of the crown
that has been handed to them.
Whether kinky or relaxed,
twisted or locked,
braided or wavy.
Teach these black girls
to love their hair,
for it is the mane
that has marched and resisted
just for them.