My blackness automatically sets the path for trials and tribulation,

My blackness will cause prejudicesness against me,

My blackness will make it harder for me to get a job,

My blackness will make me have to work twice as hard as everyone else,

My blackness will be a constant reminder to others that I am "inferior,"

My blackness could possibly keep me from getting justice,

My blackness is my burden.

But my burden is my blessing.

My blackness is a constant reminder that I am a descendent of strong people,

People who have been through hell and still kept their dignity, and self-respect,

My blackness shows that I am different, and different always stands out,

My black is gold,

Beautiful, glistening as the son touches my skin,

My black is my burden , and a blessing indeed.