I am a young girl being demanded around because of my skin
But what's in the color, when all that matters is whats within
Being a slave due to the fact that I'm black isn't right
Sure I'm a shade of black....... the color of the night
Sure I'm a shade of black....... the color of a dark cloud
But no matter what any white man say I'm still proud
I'm no dummy, idiot or unworthy girl
I'm better than that and deserve more out of the world
I didn't choose to be in slavery but thats how my family live
They always tell me too stay calm and try to forgive
But how can I, when I'm just known as a shade of black
People don't just treat me equal like the way that I act
Is my skin color affecting them that bad
Is that the reason why you put my people down and make us feel sad
We don't deserve to be treated this way
It isn't my fault that I'm black and my color is forever to stay
Living happy..HA..I laugh at the thought of that
I'm hoping to give my people happiness by pulling a trick out of my hat
Soon, before I hit my death that will result to a long sleep in the sack
They will never mistreat or abuse a person......A SHADE OF BLACK
Author notes
I put myself in the place of a slave thats demanding for rights. I hope I do well in this contest. Comments please!!!!!!!!!!
Written March 16th, 2006
A contest entry
- Slavery by fruitytootie31.
300 points, ended March 19, 2006, 8 entries
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This da real
Yo this poem is the truth no matter how you look at it. Nice and staight to da point. Full of emotion. Sounds like some def poetry type -
Thank you daddy!
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It is a sad thing that people are judged by the color of their skin. If the world would only get to live by seeing someones heart the world could be so much better. Maybe someday we will be able to get past the prejudices some have and see people as they are and not as they look. this is a very good write! The Shaker
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I really liked this. One of your best writes in my opinion. I think this was very well written. Great Write! Best wishes in the contest!
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Thank you!!!!!!
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I'm better than that and deserve more out of the world
WOW such emotion here, and aint that the truth. so well done here. loved it, thanks for sharing HAPPY ST PATTYS DAY.. -
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omg did she just type this S-H-I-T -
I would think that even if you did not do well in the contest, the exercise was very enlightening. The write is good and the emotion is as well. Good luck in the contest. RC
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No one should ever be judged on their color. Sadly it still happens everyday.
Good luck in the contest
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I loved this!! So much emotion written in your work.. It almost seems you have A deeper meaning in this.
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