Roebain Christians Poet Rhyme

Colored

They say I am colored.
           Can someone please explain?
           What does it mean?
          My blood is red like yours and theirs,
          I might just have lighter or darker skin.
          But what do I know, you are the expert.

           I can converse with you.
           I might have just a different accent.
           But you can clearly understand,
           When I am talking.
           But what do I know, you are the expert.

          You say I am colored,
          What makes me different?
          Is it the texture of my hair?
          Or the pigmentation of my skin?
          I thought it just protects me from sunburn.
          But what do I know, you are the expert.

         What is colored?
         Do they look different?
         Or  like everyone,
         Blessed with more or less melanin?
         But what do I know, you are the expert.

        Are we all not colored?
        Instead of white and black.
       We all have different shades of hues.
       Even you.
       But what do I know, you are the expert.

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Darlene De Beaulieu February 10, 2022 at 3:48 PM Hello Roevain Christians, well said. I see people not the colour of the skin. You expressed yourself vey well. Enjoy your evening my friend. Darlene De Beaulieu February 11, 2022 at 11:27 AM Hello Christians, you are welcome. Enjoy your day my friend. Roebain Christians February 11, 2022 at 9:04 AM Hello, Darlene thank you for taking the time to read and comment on my poem. I really appreciate it.