Black Like Me
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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