I am Black

If you were to pass me on the street
You would first notice the color of skin
Not the length of my feet
Or the hurt that I've been in

Your judgement of me is wrong
I love a good hymn song 
I've worked for everything I have in life
No silver spoon in my mouth, just a knife 

I am black
The stereotype of my race does not fit me
Education, ambition and religion I don't lack
You walk past but you don't see

A God fearing strong minded lady
But your stereotype does not faze me
I was taught to hold my head up with pride
Because he will always walk by my side

Yes I am black
But my skin color does not hold me back
I have faith in the word
Not in the rumors I've heard

I will stand before anyone and justify his name
He's came into my life and I'll never be the same
I am a God fearing, strong minded lady
The stereotypes of the world don't faze me

Yes I am black 
But my skin color does not hold me back 
Because God is holding my hand
I am a wonderful Zora Neale Hurston