Random Compliments & Black Girl Magic... ☺️
Poem #6 For 'The Haiku Of Now' Challenge...
Heyyy! Get it, baby...
Yes! Go on wit yo bad self...
Stunt on em, boo-boo!...
Author's Note: This piece was inspired by a compilation video that I recently saw of people appreciating compliments from random Black women! :)
The following clip highlights our unique flavor when it comes to issuing out compliments.
Enjoy 😁:
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Tiffany Gordon
I am a super-spiritual, fun-loving artist, writer, & peer-counselor residing in the Pacific Northwest. I am also an Institute of Children's Literature alumna who enjoys writing about the triumph of the human spirit.
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I love it Tiffany!!! A little bit of humor and a little bit of culture! Great work!
This is so positive and I was looking forward to watching the video, which didn't play for me. :/ >> An error occurred. Please try again later. (Playback ID: N21uJMFIvwAspkR_) I wonder if it was just me or is there a problem with the link?
Such positive energy! I love it!
Ha ha love that black girl magic. What an absolutely brilliant take on the challenge, Tiffany
I am going to start calling you the Queen of Haiku's! Loved it!
This is pure hype energy and I love it, Tifff! Random Black woman compliments hit different. It’s like getting knighted with glitter and confidence at the same time. 💖
I love encouragers! Compliments are loud hugs that bring warmth and power. Loved this!
So true 😁🥰they are short but definitely sincere compliments from the heart and soul. Passion show in our compliments! Love this, Tiffany 🥰
Love this haiku and I definitely agree: Black women do tend to be great at giving compliments. It’s not just the specific words, but how it’s said. There’s a confidence and charisma and enthusiasm that just makes any kind word feel so authentic, and lets the recipient really feel good about themselves. Like magic. One of my daughter’s all time favorite people is her pre-K teacher, who gives her these really genuine compliments most days when I drop her off, about her hat or her boots or whatever she’s brought for show and tell that day. Just so sincere, fun, and heartfelt. My daughter’s smile lights up each time. This teacher makes my daughter feel seen and confident and proud of herself in a way that nobody else seems to do. It’s awesome to watch and your haiku conjures all that up beautifully. The effect even works on grown men. I often sort of dislike getting compliments from strangers, but with Black women I can’t help grinning ear to ear like a little kid who did a good job. I don’t know if you’ll agree with this last bit, but in my experience: if Black women’s compliments hit different, Black grandmas compliments are at the next level. I don’t know exactly why that is but getting any kind of approval from a Black Grandma really is just the best.
Haha! Love the haiku and love the video :-)
That was so empowering Tiffyyyyy! Loved it!
Power to the Magic Love the video
Love this! So accurate too. 💜