Tuesday, March 11, 2014

Half Different

I wonder how many white people look me in my face and in their minds call me a nigger

I remember growing up being the outcast by the other black kids in elementary school because I looked more indian

Half n half

Descendant of slaves on both sides

A part of a generation lost in translation

My skin tone dictates that I am not of privilege

My facial hair depicts I am a terror in image

Some laugh because they know the kindness of my heart

Some are of afraid because I am not intimidated by who they are

A tall skinny kid

With dreams and ambitions

I wasn't supposed to become anything in this life

All because I am different.