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POWER IN POETRY
Not because I'm black
Doesn't I deal drugs, Or sell crack
Don't mean I can dance, Or like rap
Don't I'm thug, Nor I car jack
Not because I'm black
Don't mean I walk with a knife
Got eyes on your wife
Or you should be, Worried for you life
Not because I'm black
Don't mean I use slang's
Talk, With a twang
More likely, To be hang
Or the member, Of a gang
Not because I'm black
Doesn't mean I smoke weeds
Or incapable to lead
If you cut me, Do I not bleed
Not because I'm black
Doesn't mean I'm a pimp
Walk with a limp, Addicted to drink
Do I look like a chimp
Not because I'm black
Don't mean I'm fake, Always late
Or filled, With hate
I've got a British accent mate
Not because I'm black
Doesn't means I'm African
Don't mean I'm Jamaican, Means I'm human
I say, not because I'm black
Don't mean I like chicken, Have countless kids
From endless women
Doesn't mean I'm angry, Don't I'm lazy
Don't mean It I'm crazy, It means
Try your best, And get to know me
Mayor Lindsay
Power in poetry is a diverse mix of poets
from around the globe, dedicated to
raise the awareness of poetry it was
designed to motivate inspire and create a
platform for young artists and seasoned
role models to capture our community
audience using spoken words. Join us
this october as we celebrate 6 years
anniversary this event to be shared with
families and friends.
For any more info please don’t
hesitate to contact me on;
Wiston Lindsay: 07961158666
Tamara: [email protected] or
07932948684