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Black Faces


I love black faces...
They are full of smould'ring fire.
And Negro eyes, white---with white desire,
And Negro lips so soft and thick,
Like rich velvet within
Fine jewelry cases.
I love black faces...

Written by Anita Scott Coleman (1890-1960)

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