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This is me


I hold these truth self evident

that I will seek perfection in being a black man

That  I will achieve all

to conquer whatever dares to stand victim in my way

I will not fear failure nor success

Fear will be the motivation

Motivation that will swallow my being like a black hole

Soul of God I will carry

His rod will comfort me even my family can not

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