THIS POEM WAS WRITTEN BY AN AFRICAN CHILD,, N WAS NOMINATED FOR BEST POEM OF 2005
When i born,i blackWhen i grow up,i black
When i go in sun,.i black
When i scared, i black
When i sick,i black
n when i die i am still black!!!!
AND U DA WHITE FELLA
When u born,u pink
When u grow up,u white
When u go in sun,u red
when u cold,u blue
When u scared,u yellow
When u sick,u green
AND when u die,u gray……
And u call me COLORED?????
Don't know about it being really nominated or written as stated or what but nevertheless a very true and touching composition.
Hey! we had this poem in school time! I remember reading it. But yes, a truly beautiful poem. Glad to re-read it. :)
ReplyDeleteI have read it before but felt nice to read it again... and it is very true.
ReplyDeleteYep guys..
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