i read this on another site, and thought i would share...

Too Black

The take my kindness for – weakness
They take my silence for – speechless
They consider my uniqueness – strange
They call my language – slang
They see my confidence as – conceit
They see my mistake as – defeat
They consider my success – accidental
They minimize my intelligence to – potential
My questions mean I am unaware
My advancement is somehow unfair
To voice concern is discontentment
If I stand up for myself – I am too defensive
If I don’t trust them – I am too apprehensive
I am defiant if I separate
I am fake if I assimilate
My character is constantly under attack
Pride for my race makes me “Too Black”


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