Black Man

Kelvin Williams 2003 (Bayelsa,Yenagoa)



    Always in my room,if only I could
     Keep imagining forever, then trust me I would
      I've been up and down my dreams I ain't Robin hood
      All my sorrow stole my laughter,now I know I should,
      Have been a little louder about my prospects
      A body lying on the road and I'm the suspect
      A quiet nigga been known dangerous from the onset
      Feels good as my tears flow into the sunset, and now I'm upset,
     Mr man now let the truth be told
     Cause I don't see no reason not to sell my soul,
     I've spent a lot of living on this lonely road
     Forget about forgiving, I'll turn their hands cold,
     I bring up and drop myself only God knows
     How my responsibilities overflow
     Angels watch my life like they're watching a show
     Hard for me to differentiate friend from foe
     That's a black man's story, we don't reap what we sow.
     

About this poem

This poem is about the life of a black men who live in a world of white men, and how most times they are being mistreated by racists.

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Written on September 18, 2022

Submitted by izibediebokime on September 18, 2022

Modified on March 05, 2023

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