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Tolson writes predominantly about African American life in the inner city and is the author of poetry book titled Naturally Nappy. Her written portraits and characters are as poignant and diverse as her subject matter. Often employed as a speaker, Bonnie shares her poetry and message of personal and spiritual empowerment with many audiences each year from elementary schools, colleges, universities and community organizations, parent workshops and staff development seminars. Through her inspirational speeches that include poetry rap, Bonnie encourages and motivates her listeners. |
All poetry on this page
Copyright © by
Bonnie Tolson, 2006
Naturally Nappy
Got a naturally nappy attitude
just like my hair
it defies
konks
relaxers
hot combs
and blowouts
no matter how it's straightened
or yanked about
it goes back
to black pride
though a house divided
these persistent kinks
are too tight to care
just as Samson
power
is naturally
in my
nappy hair
