Shahana Jackson Poet Free verse

Hidden Beneath Brown

Hidden beneath brown
      hair I am alone
   Hidden beneath brown eyes 
      I have no shelter
     Hidden beneath 
         Light skin
         Imprisioned in
            an image
          Wishing for
        Something better
             Anything 
           Hidden beneath
           A brown soul
          Wishing everyone 
          could look passed
             my exterior 
             and see I am 
              As soulful 
                as anyone 
               It's just that  
               I'm burden 
               With this light face
                my color or race
                  does no detract 
                  from the many 
                   tears no one 
                    can erase

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