Definition Of

Black: Lacking hue and brightness, Absorbing light without Reflecting the rays composed of it, Enveloped in darkness Black: Pertaining to any of the various populations Characterized by dark skin pigmentation Of Africa, Oceania, and Australia Black: Me. Myself. My ancestors and my posterity. My lack of ignorance and Ravenous desire for knowledge, My need for success. My curvy body and kinky, knotted hair; My warm caramel complexion. The painful history I carry That is a rusty dagger in my heart And the salvation of my mind. For mine is a strong race, built upon back-breaking Labor and stomach turning injustice. My voice cannot be silenced by the raging, barking dogs Or erased by the pulsating forces of a fire hose. I am a voice that needs to be heard And demands to be listened to. A force of nature to be reckoned with. Behind me is the power of many years And the siren like sobs of many tears. Tears shed for Children and mothers And fathers and Sisters and brothers. For sons dragged from their beds at night And for daughters dying in a church Instead of walking down the aisle. But I prove my worth and create instead. I am the paint that breaks the monotony Of the world’s white canvas. I am the jester, but not for you to Laugh at me with scorn, but for you to Marvel at my wit. And all the world is here to witness That I AM BLACK I am not your ideal Or your preconceived notions. And that is the true definition of the word.