Bitter as an unripe fruit

She don't like complaining
She sees sunshine when its raining
Her mama says "There are certain kinds of men, the chewy kind you'll never love cuz they're too sweet for your tastebuds, the bittersweet who you want to eat but never can digest. That sour kind of black man to steal your heart right out your chest- then never let your soul to rest. And then of course your husband, as good and healthy as protein."
Protein?
The man you settle on is your mind and body's compromise"
Never fall for ebony child, that sweet dark thang with perfect smile
or one who doesn't call you back
your father, child, was just like that
you grandma married 5 different men
and stress sent her straight to God.
Love though, open up, be yourself
let a man hold you and know you
but you betta watch yourself
cuz some are honeysuckin demons
who just don't give a damn
and I have seen plenty as old as I am
and plenty women ruined for trusting the wrong man.

She, 8 years old and listening as closely as she can.