I am called black.
Poem Title:
I am called black.
Artist:
Alonzo K.Morgan II
Year:
2008
Poem (Text):
I am Brown.
I am called black.
As I see it,
I become black.
Through the conflict of my Brownness
That conflict is what darkens me
My skin is coarse and strong
Made Dry,
From lack of rain, Favor.
Made better, convalescent.
I move through existence,
Wondering, hoping
That I can help you understand
Show you how beautiful, how brilliant
My blackness Is.
There was no mistake when I was made,
Destined for this task
I am able.
For I am called black.
I am brown.