Little Girl Speakings
Little Girl Speakings - meaning Summary
Child's Defiant Self-possession
The poem gives voice to a young Black girl asserting pride and boundaries in a playful, colloquial voice. She defends her father, her doll, and her mother against outsiders’ claims, insisting on her own perspective and family bonds. Repetition and direct address create a confident, protective tone that mixes affection with refusal. The speaker’s language emphasizes self-possession, cultural specificity, and the intimacy of domestic life.
Read Complete AnalysesAin't nobody better'n my Daddy, you keep yo’ quauter, I ain't yo’ daughter, Ain't nobody better'n my Daddy. Ain't nothing prettier'n my dollie, heard what I said, don't pat her head, Ain't nothing prettier'n my dollie. No lady cookinger than my Mommy, smell that pie, see I don't lie, No lady cookinger than my Mommy.
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