Black Like Me

Office Space

Imagine you’re at work

Trying to ignore the jerks

Boldly talking about race

My anger boiling over, about to catch a case

Did they forget I was here

If I showed my face would the discussion change gears

Regardless, they should be in fear

Speaking so freely, with me sitting so near

First they say “those people”

Soon come other words, like pitiful

“Them” and “they” become part of the conversation

They’re really testing me, I’m about to come to their location

If the roles were reversed

Could I make them feel worse

My turn to say what I feel

No filters

Would they make a big deal

I know not to complain

As it would only be in vain

My reputation would be forever changed

I...

The Talk

The day you were born

My heart was full but torn

A beautiful baby boy

You’ve brought me so much joy

But I knew as you grew older

My worries would grow bolder

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 be...

Tired

Sometimes I get so tired

Life is a constant struggle

From one day to the next

Never knowing what to expect

Feeling forced to go on

While wanting it all to be done

I just want to give up

Because most of the time life really sucks

There is no doubt

There are ways out

But is it a sin

To bring it all to an end

I know I should be grateful

Try to be more faithful

Stop dwelling on what I’ll never do

And try to see life with a different view

Nevertheless

Sometimes I get so tired.

All Eyes Are On Me

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.

I said, You said

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?