Pacific Island Woman

by Nyssa Poutoa

Being a Pacific Island Woman I'm proud of who I am.

Black hair.

Brown skin.

My features may not state I am a Pacific Island Woman.

But I am.

Hazel eyes light brown hair,

Could mean I am anything!

But I stand strong and proud

I am a Pacific Island Woman.

A New Zealand born, I mix into Aotearoa like any other woman

But at a close glance you can see the real me.

I'm a Pacific Island Woman full of spirit and life.

This is who I am.