(MY FAVORITE POEM) Lord, Why Did You Make Me Black? by RuNett Nia Ebo. Lord, Lord, Why did You make me Black? Why did You make me someone the world wants to hold back? Black is the color of dirty clothes; the color of grimy hands and feet. Black is the color of darkness; the color of tire-beaten streets. Why did you give me thick lips, a broad nose and kinky hair? Why did You make me someone who receives the hatred stare? Black is the color of a bruised eye when somebody gets hurt. Black is the color of darkness. Black is the color of dirt. How come my bone structure’s so thick; my hips and cheeks are high? How come my eyes are brown and not the color of daylight sky? Why do people think Im useless? How come I feel so used? Why do some people see my skin and think I should be abused? Lord, I just dont understand; what is it about my skin? Why do some people want to hate me and not know the person within? Black is what people are listed, when others want to keep them away. Black is the color of shadows cast. Black is the end of the day. Lord, You know, my own people mistreat me; and I know this just isnt right. They dont like my hair or the way I look. They say Im too dark or too light. Lord, dont You think its time for You to make a change? Why dont You re-do creation and make everyone the same? (and- God answered ) Why did I make you Black? Why did I make you Black? Get off your knees; look around. Tell me, what do you see? I didn’t make you in the image of darkness. I made you in the likeness of Me I made you the color of coal from which beautiful diamonds are formed. I made you the color of oil; the Black gold that keeps people warm. I made you from the rich, dark earth that can grow the food you need. Your colors the same as the panthers known for (her) beauty and speed. Your colors the same as the Black stallion, a majestic animal is he. I didnt make you in the Image of darkness. I made you in the Likeness of Me ! All the colors of the Heavenly Rainbow can be found throughout every nation; and when all those colors were blended well; YOU BECAME MY GREATEST CREATION! Your hair is the texture of lambs wool; such a humble, little creature is he. I am the Shepherd who watches them. I am the One who will watch over thee. You are the color of midnight sky. I put the stars glitter in your eyes. Theres a smile hidden behind your pain; thats the reason your cheeks are high. You are the color of dark clouds formed when I send my strongest weather I made your lips full, so when you kiss; the one that you love...will remember. Your stature is strong; your bone structure, thick to withstand the burdens of time. That reflection you see in the mirror... the Image that looks back is MINE
Posted on: Sat, 15 Nov 2014 02:05:37 +0000
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