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Dana Black Poem
Brothers do you hate me
Because you’re black like me
And when you look in the mirror
It is me you see
You appear to forget
And instead reject
Your uncle’s cousin’s brother
Could be related to my mother
But still you insist
Those other girls are prettiest
With their long flowing hair
And skin so fair
What does it really mean
The fact that you want to be seen
With her on your arm
Do you think it gives you charm
Look at my chick, I’m flossin’
I bet all the guys say I’m awesome
Men put her on a pedestal
But I won, she’s my gold medal
No, it’s not my business
Who you decide to be with
You loving another race
Some say it’s a slap in my face
But believe me, that’s not my issue
I’m not crying at night, pulling up tissue
I too can get down with the swirl
Unlike you though, they think I’m a pearl
The difference between you and me
Hatin’ on you is not my duty
When I choose to go to the other side
I won’t throw shade and show you my backside
Because when I look in the mirror I love what I see
I never allowed society to dictate to me
That beauty doesn’t look like me
Copyright © Dana Black | Year Posted 2015
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Dana Black Poem
I walk into the store
She comes to greet me
Can I help you miss
Is there anything you'd like to see?
No, just looking
Too early to decide
But I'll let you know
When the time arrives.
Those red bottoms are cute
Or maybe the boots
What could I wear them with
Perhaps a suit?
Here she comes
Watching me like a hawk
Standing next to me, rearranging socks.
What about the others
The daughter and mother
The soccer mom over there
They're not receiving the same glare.
I can clearly see
All eyes are on me.
Look at those earrings
Silver and gold
The perfect accessory
To add a little bling.
And....she's back
Just won't let me be
Buzzing around
Like a little bee.
Maybe I'm being paranoid, imagining things
I guess it's okay
If she recounts the rings.
Perhaps I'll test my theory
Go to the middle of the store.
If she follows me again
I'll know for sure.
Check out those sweaters
Perfect for this weather.
Just choose a color
Meanwhile, she'll bug the girl's mother.
The gray one or the blue
My closet's aching for something new
But before I can make up my mind
Coming in from behind
Once again I see -
All eyes are on me.
Girl, don't let it get to you
Get yo shop on!
Retail therapy never hurt anyone.
The sweaters must need re-folding
Is she worried about the clothes I'm holding?
Does she think I'll stuff them in my purse
This shopping while black thing is a real curse.
Some would question
Why do I care?
If I'm not guilty
It shouldn't matter how they treat me.
But is it right
To be presumed a thief on sight?
Every shopping spree
All eyes are on me.
Copyright © Dana Black | Year Posted 2014
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Dana Black Poem
Race -
Did it start the big debate, in 2008?
He’s not my president
Show me his papers.
Why don’t we impeach him
Silence all the haters.
Take back our country
Those thieves took it.
Yes we can!
Tea Partiers have a plan.
Fox News or Msnbc
Which one defines me?
If I tell you my truth
Will you corner me in a booth?
Take off that turban.
What are you hiding in that Suburban?
Blow yourself up and go to heaven
72 virgins, or is it 77?
Go back to where you came from and leave us be
To be free,
Where I can be me,
Live my dreams,
Not fear you’ll punish me.
But who said this is your home
Where were your grandparents born?
Did they arrive on Ellis Island
Travel from the Highlands?
Maybe they worked the plantations
Or lived on reservations?
40 acres and a mule
Un-kept promises, your rule.
That email you sent was funny.
But should I be offended
Tell you not to re-send it?
The use of the “N” word
Thank goodness no one heard.
But why is it okay when he says it
No one labels him a racist.
Good cop bad cop
On your knees!
Please don’t shoot, officer -
They’ll say you profiled me.
A nation divided
Our opinions two sided.
Everything about race,
Case by case,
Judging me by my face.
Will there ever come a time
When we can both stand in line?
Neither the two disapproving
Wouldn’t that be moving?
Copyright © Dana Black | Year Posted 2014
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