I AM SOMEBODY
By Charmaine Betty-Singleton
Don’t look at me and judge me
Because I don’t look or talk like you
I am an engineer, doctor, lawyer,
nurse, hairdresser, preacher
Yes I said preacher and right now I am
about to teacha
That I am Somebody
You see I am the head and not the tail
Above and not below
I am unique confident and debonair
I am so, so cool it just ain’t fair
I am Somebody
I am created in God’s image
I believe just what He says
That I am a child of the King
An Heir to the throne
My Daddy’s royalty
You betta leave me alone
I am Somebody
I am a David in the making
I may appear different timid and small
But step to me the wrong way
And my God will make you fall
I am Somebody
I am a Deborah for sure
Talented gifted and beautiful
An awesome sight to behold
Just don’t get it twisted about
My appearance
I am a leader with authority
A woman definitely in contro
I am Somebody
I am a king, a queen, a ruler, a leader
Singer, author, an athlete
Sit down and recognize that I am
blessed and highly favored
With this you can’t compete
I am Somebody
I am not boasting or bragging what I
say is the honest truth
I am fearfully and wonderfully made
And can be used by God just like
Sara, Moses, Joseph, and Ruth
I am Somebody
So the next time you w