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Being a Black Man Reflection of one The need to be loved and admired The representation of Determination Survival on responsibility Being supported through a family Born Leader in take charge Family Component Storms of uncertainty Wonder into realize Respect vibe Sometimes beaten, torn and worn The need to fight A fall down with a get up Struggles mount with no count Dependability Society wants the Black Man to crawl and bend Opposition wants, but Black Man principles won’t. Society wants the Black Man to step back The Black Man was created by a higher calling being purpose Virtues in the honor Sometimes the Black Man feels alone No back up, but own thoughts within Strong body, but weak in the mind The wonder if assurance still lives The survival way To have or have not. The Need, Desire, Fulfill At times, it seems the Black Man is drowning in fate Suddenly, inner strength brings the Black Man to the surface Eyes like a spotlight on the Black Man in “Do you know what you want in life?” Black Men are who they were meant to be They must feel it and achieve it Always the assumption interpretation in observation Judged on looks and not character Yet the Black Man continues to stand A must. Holding onto pride being the Black Man The Try, Can, Will and Shall Never easy theory The Black Man Image The thought being privilege Sustaining No matter what All Black Men speak Defeating conquer Into overcome Black Man today and well into everlasting.
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