The Beautiful Brownie

    By Normesha Morris

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    03 Jun, 2024

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    Our story is about a beautiful 10-year-old girl who was often called a 'burnt brownie' because of her dark skin. This didn't shake her spirit, but sometimes, it hurt her feelings.

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    One evening, after being called a 'burnt brownie' again, she turned to her mother, her eyes welling up with tears. Her mother, seeing her daughter's distress, held her close.

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    Her mother, with her warm and comforting voice, began to speak, 'Darling, you are beautiful. Your skin is the color of the richest earth, the sweetest chocolate. Never let anyone make you feel otherwise.'

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    The girl listened, her eyes wide and attentive. She loved how her mother spoke about her skin, comparing it to beautiful things. It made her feel special and loved.

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    The next day, at school, the girl walked in with a newfound sense of confidence. She remembered her mother's words, holding them close to her heart.

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    However, the bullies were still there, their hurtful words waiting to be thrown. As they began to taunt her, she took a deep breath, ready to stand up to them.

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    'I am a beautiful brownie, not burnt but baked to perfection,' she said, her voice steady and strong. The bullies were taken aback, not expecting her to retaliate.

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    She continued, 'My skin is the color of the richest earth, the sweetest chocolate.' The words of her mother echoed through her, giving her the strength to face the bullies.

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    The bullies were silent, their smirks replaced by surprise. They didn't have anything to say. The girl stood there, proud and unbroken, her heart beating with victory.

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    From that day forward, she was no longer bothered by the bullies. She knew her worth and wouldn't let anyone else tell her otherwise.

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    When she got home, she shared her victory with her mother. They hugged, their laughter filling the room. Her mother was proud of her brave little girl.

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    The girl grew stronger with each passing day, her confidence unshaken. She was truly a beautiful brownie, baked to perfection, with a spirit as sweet as chocolate.

    The Beautiful Brownie

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