The Colour Within

I am African,

And that's who I've ever been;

I'm from Motherland,

And I'm proud of my heritage.

You see my colour as a threat,

I see it as beauty;

Beauty is what I see,

And hate is all you give.

I am African with a family;

I want to look into my kids eyes,

And see that brave African lion;

Who isn't hiding from the world.

I want my ancestors,

To look down at me;

And be proud of their descendant,

Who isn't ashamed of her colour.

I am African,

I am black;

I am not any different,

For I am human.

I AM AFRICAN AND I AM PROUD!