I am who I am
My skin is mahogany
So are my eyes
My hair is pitch
Just like the night sky
My back is tough
But my lips are silk
For I speak truth and heart
Not filth
I am of African descent
Obvious that may be
But I am not ashamed
Because it's a part of me
Created by God
To challenge my worth
Of what would become of me
On planet Earth
I know I'll face hardships
There's nowhere to hide
But I don't need to
I'll face them with pride
Yes, I am black, colored or negro
But I belong to a race of warriors
Leaders and heroes
This poem is about:
Me