In 1980 a book by the name of Two Headed Woman was published; inside this book was an inspiring poem that spun the heads of individual who wanted to read it. This poem was titled “Homage to My Hips” written by a talented individual called Lucille Clifton. When I initially read this poem, I pictured Lucille as a beautiful young blonde lady that was shaped like a coke bottle; a beautiful young blond lady that our society would proclaim as Americas Next Top Model, but incorrect I was Lucille was the total opposite. Lucille was a black thick lady that had the mine set of a royal queen; a mine set that would turn heads of individuals strolling down the street. Lucille is an African American lady that was bigger in body than an average person. She
