Who Are You

who I am

Is who I be

Including the ebony

not easily broken

bearing the sins 

of my ancestry 

not the blame 

for everything you see 

I am a survivor 

with logs of history 

I've climbed mountains of victories 

I am the patchwork of designs 

with strength that binds 

with no loose ends 

a masterpiece of brilliant minds 

Is my pedigree 

the north star of ancient mysteries 

royal blood bleed inside of me 

held back in captivity 

broke away with a mind that's free 

who I am 

that's who I be 

Including the ebony