Black Boy

Little black boy what brings you hither

You are much too young to be out sans tether

Are you lost, are you hungry

These streets are not safe, come to me

 

Eyes so white, pupils like charcoal

Hair so wooly it’ll make sheep go

Mad with angst at the sight of it

 

Your features are sharp you haven’t ate in days

Come inside while I fix you a plate

Where is your mother, how about your father

Poor little boy why do I even bother

 

The life is hard my little black boy

Ignore your peers and find the joy

That will bring everlasting satisfaction

But to find it you must take action

 

Open your mind to finer living

Don’t be a prisoner to slavery thinking

It is true that racism isn’t gone

But keep on pushing and remain strong

 

Beware of women that smile too much

Put up your walls and try to remain tough

For they will come and sweet talk you

And leave you hurt after a month or two

 

They will greet you with such sincerity

And in their eyes you may see clarity

But once they’ve seen you open the door

They will take root and ask for more

 

Find the one that is balanced like you

She has her business but she still loves you

She gives you a ring from time to time 

And waits not for you to say she’s on your mind

 

She understands time together and apart

For who she is, she’s the apple of your heart

Don’t get it confused with puppy love

Make sure these emotions are confirmed from above

 

Beware of friends who’ll steer you wrong

They’ll try to influence therefore be strong

Little black boy you have a road ahead of you

So walk that road while knowing what’s true

 

Be ever confident of who you are

Don’t ever forget who brought you thus far

Little black boy sit upon your throne

Ok… let’s find your way home.

Copyright © Stevenson Benoit | Year Posted 2007

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