Black

Black not like the darkness in the sky

But Black on my skin and the depths of my soul

Black can be defined anyway you choose but if I explained would you listen

Black being praised for degrees that I received

Black to the two that I conceived

Black to the obstacles i had to oversee

Black to the company that don’t respect my peace

Black to the nation that will knock you down on your knees

Black on paper

Black in your eyes

Put on all black and let you decide whether I’m a robber or a theft

Black is respect, yes ma’am no sir please

If you knew my story would you let Black Take the lead

But can you See beyond the Black and get to know the real me

Would Black make you feel self conscious or less of a person?

Would Black be the first you think of for a promotion?

Would Black get a lighter sentence?

Would Black be promoted in more businesses?

Would Black stop the violence amongst ourselves?

Would Black stop being as asked is natural or a weave?

Walking while Black is that a crime.

Will you walk next to me or clutch your pearls thinking I am going to take something from you.

Will you walk with me or be against me?

Black is everyday not when the seasons change.

Black is motivation, perseverance and strength.

Black should not be bias because we fought so long for equality.

Black is a color will you see beyond that.

Black is a color, please tell me what you see.

I am Black and we come all variations.

I am Black and I stand for my Haitian ancestors.

I am Black and speak to whoever is listening.

Black not like the darkness in the sky.

But Black standing ten toes to the ground.