Wakeup Black Man
Poet: Ken Jordan
Poem: Wake Up Black Man
Edited by: Sparkle Jordan
written: May/2017
Black man, I see that you have
lost your way -
chasing after women of another
race -
I'm your black queen, but, what
does that mean?
I'm not your first choice, so you
look away -
I wish that you would see me,
and be amazed!
I am beautiful all the way
it's who I be - get with me
The one who's always here;
black like your mother who gave
birth to you.
Ain't I a woman too -
Black man, I know that your heart
is far from your black roots -
to lust after women not of the
same hue -
Your choice of a woman is a lie -
It's shallow, and that ain't cute.
She's just a showpiece on display
to feed an ego for all to see -
I'm not that woman, nor will I ever
be.
A trophy woman to parade around
in the streets.
This black woman will not abandon
you, for a man not the skin as you.
I'll always keep it one hundred;
black, strong and true.
In prayer - In faith,
never giving up hope for you.
Quit playing, come back home
to your black roots.
I'm your Queen
You're my King
I'm holding it down
straight up!
black and proud
I'm that ride or die chick,
keeping it real
no games
no tricks
So wake up black man,
I got your back;
cause I believe in you -
I run to you
I'm here for you -
come for me....come for me
the one in the same skin as you -
Ain't I a woman too
Copyright (c)., Ken Jordan 2017
Copyright © Ken Jordan | Year Posted 2017
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