What Black Love Means to Me...

I was raised by black love
nourishing the fibers of my being
allowing me to know what encouragement and passion looked like

I was raised by black love
understanding the good energy it brings
educating me on what mutual respect looks like

I was raised on black love
watching it move souls closer together from the start
as well as holding the flame together as the years carry on

I was raised by black love
unconditional
difficult
patient
strengthening
heart churning
soul shaking
life transforming
LOVE

So why would I ever settle for anything less?