A Color Called Me By: Laverne John Riley Jr. On 2006-10-29
 
Into this world, as all men do.
Flesh and blood; just as you.
But, sometime came a darkened scheme;
it seeks to drain my every dream.

Misconceived by lies to you.
A shameful tale; misconstrued.
Distortions tell my evil kind.
Treasured hate in which to hide.

Is this what you see, that myth that you bring?
Ignorance plays the hate that you sing!
I’ve sought, I’ve thought, I’ve tried, I’ve cried,
I’ve pushed, I’ve shoved, and still you won’t love!

What may it take? What must you know?
These elements of light have no place to go!
You’ve thought and you’ve dealt me a horrible fame!
What rights do you have to bring shame to my name?

I want you to know, I want you to hear.
I love who I am…I hope I am clear!
No matter what libel or slander you say.
No matter your deeds to claim your own way.

I’ll never give up! I’ll never refrain!
I’ll seek out young minds; help them re-train!

I will not become what you say that you see.
I will not accept what you want me to be.
I am what I am, this beauty I see!
I’m proud to declare… this color called me.

L.J.Riley Jr. - Compassionpwr@juno.com

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