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Black Man


' Black Man' They called you 'Black'man And you answered You never knew the meaning And till now you are answering Are you really 'Black'? Have you ever thought about the word 'Black'? Do you know the truth behind the word 'Black' Do you know that you were never called a 'Black'man Until you were forcefully colonized? Do you know that the word 'Black' was originally originated from the the opposite color man's language? Can you tell me why the color 'Black is never used for good? Can you tell me why is the devil always portrayed as 'Black'? And the Angel as 'White' ? Did your God ever said you are 'Black'? Face the truth They have covered you in total darkness And tie you in confusion Until you deny that name That name they've given to you You shall remain their 'Black Man' Their slave Never shall they listen to you Because they know very well That they have covered your greatness With just one word~ 'Black' And when that day comes When you realize that you are 'GREAT'MAN not 'BLACK'MAN You shall be free again Find yourself a better name
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ALHAJI AMADU KONDEH

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