They ask me to write down my race, 

 

And I think, and think

 

 And consider writing down the truth 

 

And have my answer read like this:

 

I have a mother who is a rose that has beauty and love

 

She cooks and cleans and has a job

 

So I can eat and sleep in my home

 

Inside this body

 

I have a father who’s like a lion, tough and the leader of the gang

 

He stresses with the thought of surviving another the day

 

Relief hugs me tight to know that I’m safe

 

Inside this body

 

I have a special friend, to get me thru day and night

 

This book is basically the tour guide of my life

 

It gives me certain answers when I’m not sure its right

 

Inside this body

 

But they ask me to write down my race

 

And I think, and think very seriously

 

And consider writing down the truth

 

And have my answer read like this:

 

I have a chicken, home made like TLC

 

Fried chicken on the skillet so crunchy and juicy

 

Smells like a sunny afternoon while it tastes so crispy

 

Inside this body

 

I have a Tongan flag that is a fluttering butterfly

 

It feels smooth with its deep meaning, blood red with pure white

 

White for Jesus Christ’s pure love and red for the blood of Jesus Christ

 

Inside this body

 

Yet they still ask me to write down my race

 

And I think, and I think very seriously

 

And consider writing down the truth

 

And have my answer read like this:

 

I have a tall and brown inspiration, an artist known as Ryan Leslie 

 

Ryan shows some passion, so his fans see his emotion

 

The music is a sling shot when it hits me hard with its lyrics

 

Inside this body

 

I have been blessed with many talents

 

Yet I am only known for one, academics

 

It makes me feel important, and so I love to share it

 

Inside this body

 

I have belief in my Heavenly Father, Jesus Christ, and the Holy Ghost

 

Because many people look down on my religion, it hurts me but I can’t let that stand in my way

 

I live it and stand strong in my belief, with every day, night, and breath I take

 

Inside this body, I am Tongan, Samoan, British, German, and American

 

But I stop,

 

And simply write down Pacific Islander