Nyasia Wiley Poet Dramatic Monologue

Black

I am the most toxic thing to society that you've ever seen.
I am the scariest thing you will ever witness.
I am the biggest threat to America as we speak.
You still don't know who I am?

For I can be a king or queen.
For I am a treasure that is not treasured.
For my hair hold a heritage of pain.
You still don't know who I am?

Am I a tank, NO
Am I a terrorist, NO

I am worse

GUESS WHAT I AM!

I am black.

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Deb Kelly August 16, 2021 at 2:12 PM Wow, Nyasia! So raw with the truth today, and yesterdays. The “content of your character” is visible in your words. Keep writing, please.

Paulette Calasibetta March 16, 2021 at 1:05 PM A very poignant piece, indeed! Will look forward to more of your work. Take Care, Paulette

Caren Krutsinger March 11, 2021 at 1:02 PM Wow! Very powerful. Keep writing and keep sharing. You certainly have a marvelous gift.