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Black.so now what?


I have the brain power The genius in me wants to run wild I have a dream for this world Oh my lenses are too clear Then they slap me'you are black' So what now? I found my Adonis He is lovely he is my all Cupid never smiled so beautifully at one I mean our souls are one soul Then they slap me 'you are black' So what now This long expensive exhausting education ends Thanx mama and papa You are my blessing for this education Let me hit the job market Make you proud my people Then they slap me 'you are black' So what now Ok l am done with this lowly service The leadership is an excuse They tell me 'oh brilliant candidate' But then slap me 'you are black' So what now? So what now huh? I'm black thank you lm comfortable I feel so black and so fine But so what now? Is my complexion pass to my breath? So what if lm black?
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Leticia M

I am Ugandan pursuing a degree in law.l love poetry and have written since l was seven.l am very sensitive to issues on violence.l am a daughter to Mr and mrs Mutumba

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