OBSESSED WITH YOUR EBONY

by Official 1SP

featured in his literary debut,'

Act Like You Know: Pretrial + Poems'

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Your flawless skin so full of obscurity,

No blemish, simply chocolatized with purity;

To be absent from contact of your flesh

Is a lifetime full of failure, lacking success.

Here's something I must get off my chest,

Because the more I hide, the more I get obsessed.

Baby, I'm so obsessed with your ebony,

And more than just another reverie;

How it accommodates your lovely black hair

And coordinates with the clothes you wear;

I get so obsessed.

How it accentuates the curve of your hips,

And exfoliates with plump in your lips;

Baby, only the Lord can help me,

Because I'm so obsessed with your ebony.

If the body has an anecdote to tell,

Then your pigments are narratives to cast a spell;

Baby, the physical chemistry is beyond me,

You take aloft by putting your ebony on me.

Here's something I must get off my chest,

Because the more I hide, the more I get obsessed.

Baby, I'm so obsessed with your ebony,

And it's more than another reverie;

How it illuminates the sparkle in your eyes

And complements the thickness of your thighs;

I get so obsessed.

How it defines the arch in your back,

And spruces the chocolate skin to sexy black;

Baby, only the heavens above can help me,

Because I'm still obsessed with your ebony.

"Obsessed with Your Ebony" is a contemporary poem that celebrates the beauty of Black women, focusing specifically on the richness and allure of dark skin. Official 1SP expresses a profound admiration and intense physical attraction, elevating the subject's complexion to a powerful, almost mystical quality.

Key Themes and Analysis

Celebration of Black Beauty:

The central theme is a vibrant appreciation of dark skin. Official 1SP uses evocative and positive language like "chocolatized with purity," "flawless," and "sexy black" to counteract negative stereotypes and affirm the subject's physical appearance. The term "ebony" is used as a term of endearment and admiration, symbolizing elegance and profound beauty.

Intense Attraction and Obsession:

Obsessed with Your Ebony explores the Official 1SP's overwhelming physical and emotional pull towards the subject. The repeated lines, "Here's something I must get off my chest, Because the more I hide, the more I get obsessed," emphasize a raw, irrepressible desire. Official 1SP feels helpless in the face of this attraction, calling on "the Lord" and "the heavens above" for help.

Sensory and Physical Appreciation:

Obsessed with Your Ebony is highly descriptive, using strong imagery to detail how the skin interacts with other features:

It "accommodates your lovely black hair."

It "accentuates the curve of your hips" and "defines the arch in your back."

It "exfoliates with plump in your lips" and "illuminates the sparkle in your eyes."

This focus on the physical highlights Official 1SP's deep sensory appreciation and desire.

Skin as Narrative:

The lines "If the body has an anecdote to tell, Then your pigments are narratives to cast a spell" suggest that the subject's skin is more than just a physical feature; it holds stories, history, and a captivating power that "casts a spell" on Official 1SP. This adds a layer of depth beyond simple physical attraction, hinting at a reverence for the subject's heritage and identity.

Structure and Tone:

Obsessed with Your Ebony uses a repetitive, almost musical structure with refrains, similar to a love song. The tone is fervent, adoring, and deeply appreciative, creating a strong sense of intimacy and passion.