They call me black because of my skin, my hair and their myopic perception.
They call me Alien because I was not born in this place, even though I am not from space.
They call me old because they see my grey hairs and line hurried on by their sysem of ills, even though my old mind is sharper than their twenty one year old.
They call me stupid and different because they do not figure out my accent, my word usage, my culture my manners.
They call me nerd because I carry books, i read and write I take school seriously,I graduate I have degrees.
They call me cheap because I wear no name brand clothes but am very happy.
The call me weak and gay because i dont fight, I compromise,say sorry,excuse me, please and thank you, good morning or afternoon and do so with ease.
They call me ghetto --no that is too cool! and I do not fit, I 'talk white' and wear my pants up and do not say s...
They call me ghetto
Saturday, January 9, 2010
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