A Real Black Man

if i could make a real black man
i'd bake him like a cake
i'd mix him up and pour him out
and this is what i'd take

i'd start off with some honesty
i'd mix in in real well
so i won't have to listen 
to the lies that some men tell

some trust would be the next thing
that i'd sift into the mix
that way i'd know that he's for real
and won't fool me with his tricks

sensuality would be next on the list
i'd really mix it up
don't want to skimp on this one
i think i'll add another cup

then i'd get out my measuring spoons
1/2 a teaspoon should be enough
cause when i start to add the thug
i really don't want to add too much

good humor is a must for me
i'd add a cup or two
cause a real man knows that laughter
can always pull you through

the fear of God is something else
you know i'd have to add
cause only God can help him deal with me
so he'll stick around when times get bad

and when it comes to flavor
chocolate chip is my favorite kind
i think i'll add a bag or two
i know that he won't mind

he'll have to be a bald man
cause that's the kind i like
and yes he must have the ability
to talk to me all night

once i've mixed up all these things
and i'm sure that's all it takes

i'd pour him out and lick the bowl
and wait for my black man to bake
Copyright © | Year Posted 2009


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Date: 3/7/2009 8:28:00 AM
great poem. it made me want to shave my head lol
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Date: 2/28/2009 10:18:00 AM
lol. that one made me smile
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Date: 2/16/2009 7:17:00 PM
Theresa, very clever poem! Interesting read! Bless you, Carolyn
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Date: 1/25/2009 2:35:00 AM
wow! That was really good!
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