I am an African American

I am an African American Take away African and I'm American like you Do I not have a head full of hopes, aspirations, and dreams Do I not have emotions? Do you not think that your unexplained hate causes me pain, and sorrow But you know what? I continue to hide it I hold my head up high, put a smile on my face And show that I am stronger than you think I am I'll take your harsh words, your hateful glares I'll tolerate it all because I won't stoop down to your level Why hate me? Take away everyone's skin tones and eye colors and how am I different from you? Should I hate you because you aren't black? Should I hate you because you aren't like me? Didn't think so