This poem was written by my very best friend.
Whom I love so much!!!



Look into my eyes take a journey with me,
the deep rooted Asiatic tribe of Shabazz is all that you'll see..
Ive been robbed my nature,my language,my genes,
those pale people distorted all that I stand to be..
From the caves of Africa I was truly a man,
my mother loved me my father--his strong hands..
You bruised me so bad I hunger for pain,you flew happily through my
jungle--to conquer was the aim..
Ive been chained,Ive been scarred,Ive been blamed cuz I'm dark..
Took my name--full of shame--no you claim I aint smart..
You have stole my mathematics,for your own cause of habits,
you have burned me eternally,wishing for a fairy-tales magic..
You perceive me to be--one who is evil,nothing but a beast,
when you took all from me--angry for your visions I cant see..
You have poisoned the earth,do you know what you've done,
you've divided and conquer,and forced your drugs in my palm..
You love me for my talents and scream when I sing,
you hate me for knowledge did you know I could read?
Don't offer me money,or materialistic things,
you are so self-righteous,and for that I will not receive..
But for once look in the mirror and see what you see,
and admit that your a pig and so afraid of me..
Since I first touched earth,you have only taken from me,
anger and pride gotten stronger,as I stand graciously!!!



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