...Proud to be Brown...
I am Proud to be Brown like the table which my family eats upon.
I am Proud to be Brown like the bark on the tree which my siblings climb on.
I am Proud to be Brown like the soil my nana plants flowers and veggies with.
I am Proud to be Brown like the mud which my friends and family play upon.
I don’t listen to the stereotypes of brown people.
Because they say we are evil.
I may look different from the rest
But that's how I'm addressed.
People define me as a brown girl with no future.
I come with peace. I'm no abuser.
Im Proud to be Brown because I learn how to be grateful.
Just because I’m brown doesn’t mean I’m not faithful.
If I graduate college, I’ll be the first in my family.
Being racist against my race isn’t very manly.
I’m a simple human being that’s brown.
And there’s no way I’m going to change that:)
Hello Maria! Woah, this poem is really deep.
ReplyDeleteAs a brown skinned girl, I feel entirely proud reading things like this. I enjoyed reading this because It gives a meaningful message and your viewers get a better view on what we go through.
Overall I loved reading your poem,, looking forward to reading more of your great posts!
Blog you later,
Uinita.
Kia Orana, My name is Bella and i'm from room 4 from Wesley Intermediate. I read your poem and I think it is VERY empowering and I hope one day that racism will be in the past. I hope you continue making these lovely poems i'm excited to see what else you come up with :)
ReplyDeletesincerely Bella