Deeper than skin

This came about from a conversation with one of my bestfriends

Am I less of a black woman because my skin is light
Does my struggle not matter is my plight against racism alright
I suppose since my skin isn't dark I'm exempt from beauty
At least that's what my dark brothers and sisters seem to point out like its their duty
Racism is alive and well in our culture if you're dark your black is ugly and if you're light your black isn't right
Is brown the color of choice
I had no say in what the masters did to my ancestors we had no voice
Color doesn't define who I am
Color doesn't defer Gods' plan
Color isn't a justification of status
Yet a mission for the coalition
Joining our differences is the ammunition
Strength lies in numbers
Segregation amongst us is somber
My black runs deeper than the eyes can see
I am blessed to be apart of royalty
A queen from birth the color of my skin doesn't determine my worth

Reviews

[Billy Daniel]

G'day there Danny...Love your poem...It doesn't matter what colour our skin is...Your here for a reason, to follow your goals and dreams...Who cares what people think or say, their the ones who don't seam to really enjoy life. Keep looking ahead, all the best.. Wil

[Danny Sanchez]

Thank you Will, that is very true. It doesn't matter to me honestly I was writing from my perspective but in hopes that others could see the era of their ways. :-)

[theking]

I always love reading poems about race, because it is still a prominent issue in our society and poetry is such a great way for those affected to artfully display their frustration with it.

I am going to say this, and it is by no means stereotyping, but it sounded to me a little like a rap. While reading it, I got the rhythmic sense of rap music and not really traditional poetry. Many people would dislike that feel, however I feel that it mixes up the writing a provides something unique. Thanks for bringing a new concept to the floor.

The theme is about a real issue which is a definite plus, and I felt as though it was really good. Thank you for sharing this :)

Keep up the good work! And please, rate my review if you thought it was helpful!

[Danny Sanchez]

I appreciate your review of my work. I have to disagree with you because even if you feel that it gives you the sense of rap music to me that still says poetry. I've never been a traditional poet I write to the rhythm of my life.

Thanks again for you praise and criticism! Much appreciated :-)

[theking]

Writing to the rhythm of life is the best kind of writing you can do :) its what separates great authors from each other. I look forward to seeing more of your work!