Black

Black.
It’s not a cry.
It’s not an excuse.
It’s not a curse.
How dare you think such?
Can’t I love the color of my skin without you questioning me?
God made me.
The Scientist made me from a figment in which you couldn’t even imagine.
Your mind sits in blackness
The Earth is encompassed in blackness
Yet, you don’t understand.
Take back the misconception
For I am more than a color, more than a pigment
More than a neutral, more than a delinquent
I am more than your stereotype, I am truly brilliant
An original essence of the universe, that’s what I am.
Your babies are grown in blackness
Your best images are developed in blackness
Yet
You don’t understand.

Author's Note

Just be honest :)

Reviews

[Malcolmveli]

Honestly, I like it. Good first piece. My favorite line is "The Scientist made me from a figment in which you couldn’t even imagine." This line reminds me of Elijah and the 24 Scientist and all of the nations teachings lol.

This piece is very positive and uplifting. Thanks for sharing.

[Surface_Cracks]

Lol, I'm part of the Nation of Islam!
Those Teachings definitely fueled this piece.
Thanks so much :)

[Malcolmveli]

lol you're welcome. the scientist gave you away

[spiritwind]

your confidence in yourself is justified... look forward to reading more pieces from you...

[Surface_Cracks]

Thank you so much :)

[Ruthie Igunbor]

i love it! We are much more than a Stereotype.
Bravo!!

[Surface_Cracks]

Thanks so much !