18 Sept - WOD

Black Man

So what if I am a black man? ...

Does that make me incapable of providing for my offspring?
Does that mean I'm predestined to have countless sexual encounters that amount to absolutely nothing?
Am I condemned to a prison sentence, an early death, or a nasty drug addiction?
And who says you can detect an unintelligent black man by his non-standard diction?
...trust me, that's all fiction

So what if I am a black man? ...

Should I be penalized for my uncanny ability to do more with far less?
Are you angry with my ancestors for empowering me with an iron will to never settle for second best?
So tell me then ...what is it about the black man that makes you so uneasy?
I'll run through a list of items; feel free at any time to cease me

Hmmm, let's see now; where should I begin?
Perhaps it's the variation of hue in our magnificent brown skin?
Ranging from Dark Chocolate to Caramel to Cinnamon to High Yellow and all shades in between
Perfectly smooth Nubian skin; its like nothing you've ever seen

A strong backed, full lipped, sharp minded, broad shouldered, bald headed brotha
Faster, more powerful, more athletic, and quite the insatiable lover

So what if I am a black man? ...

Do I have to stand on the corner and sling rocks with my baggy jeans hangin' low?
If that's truly the case then you probably also expect me to father a child by every female I know.
Heck no!!!

So what if I'm a black man who chooses to use his mind
...who has decided to advance past all the stereotypes once thought to leave him behind?
What if I'm a black man who desires to do a whole lot better
... who desires a nuclear family that sits down each night and eats dinner together?

So what if I'm the black man who was intended to beat the odds
...who went on to do great things because despite his situation he always knew he was a child of God?

So what if I am what they call me?
Does that make me who they say that I am? {not a chance}
Sistah... respect and adore me; my love for you is unwavering

... Say hello to YOUR new and improved BLACK MAN


Corey R.