Reflection on poem 1

No More – Princess of Controversy

Reflection

In the poem “No More” by Princess of Controversy she tackles the African-American culture and urges them not to be a statistics or fit the stereotypes of what many think of in regards to being Black. Her primary focus was young black girls who have grown accustomed to such low standards and abuse that they tolerate anyone and become caught up in what society or music videos say they should be. She urges girls to say “No More” or in my opinion, not be a statistic of being a “baby mama,” leading a promiscuous lifestyle, or tolerating abuse. Additionally, in order to not be a statistic, she says that mothers need to show more affection to their daughters and let them know how special they are and fathers need to spend time with their daughter so they won’t try to “search for a daddy in another man.” Once girls understand how important they are and to love and value them selves, then she can “truly love a man.” I couldn’t agree more with this belief. I think teenage girls are facing so much pressure and stereotypes, that it is easier to go along with the crowd and claim that you don’t care. For example, she says “No more baby mamas screaming that they proud to be,” no one should be proud of being a baby mama by a guy who already has three others. Nor should girls try to be video “vixens” in order to receive the type of attention that they want from guys. Instead, girls need to have more self-respect and understand who they are as a person and their worth. Doing so, they won’t have low standards, tolerate abuse or settle for just any guy, but recognize their worth and know that they deserve the best.