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JustOneStoryTeller
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Just a story teller of life, love, and unpredictable journey as we make our way on our own path of life.

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Still Black

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I always knew I was gonna be different

In this world being black not as black

as some and not as light as others

but still the same called un-forgotten names

 

I always knew the world would play me a

different hand, didn’t grow up on the beach

collect sea shells or dig my toes in the sand

didn’t have a father around to be the man

 

I always knew things would be different for me

didn’t know I would be raped 

beat abused and see people hanging from trees  

didn't  know my name would

be changed and I would be called colored

 kicked and shackled in chains

 

I always knew I would have to try harder than others

learn more speak less change the way I acted

the way I dressed

 but what difference has it

ever made “I’m still black" can’t ever change that

 

Nor would I want to…

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LP45 says:

Awesome write JustOneStoryTeller. Great imagery and flow. Thank you for sharing this.

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love_supreme says:

This is true to life, loved it.

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Run

 

JustOneStoryTeller says:

Thank you both Lady Poet, and Latin Lover appreciate you both for your support

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TV

 

mrmelody7 says:

Soulful write the beauty of it all you played with the hand that was dealt yes life the great teacher and educator

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JustOneStoryTeller says:

Thank you Mr. M yes it is and the older you get the more you learn. Blessings

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Ty Burgess says:

Wow, who would of known the struggles you faced. Very beautifully worded for such a deep poem.

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JustOneStoryTeller says:

Thank you Ty, I spent my summers in Mississippi in the 50's and 60's it was brought back then for black people then to come back to Los Angeles and live a different life. God has been good I wouldn't trade the knowledge, lessons or strength Thank you for your support and comments.

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