Lord, why’d You Make
Me Black? RuNett Nia Ebo
Why did You make me someone the world wants
to hold back ?
Black is the color of dirty clothes ; the color of
grimy hands and feet.
Black is the color of darkness ; the color of tirebeaten streets.
Why did you give me thick lips, a broad nose and
kinky hair ?
Why did You make me someone who receives the
hatred stare ?
Black is the color of a bruised eye when
somebody gets hurt.
Black is the color of darkness. Black is the color
of dirt.
How come my bone structure’s so thick ; my hips
and cheeks are high ?
How come my eyes are brown and not the color
of the daylight sky ?
Why do people think I’m useless ? How come I
feel so used ?
Why do some people see my skin and think I
should be abused ?
Lord, I just don’t understand ; What is it about
my skin ?
Why do some people want to hate me and not
know the person within ?
Black is what people are "listed", when others
want to keep them away.
Black is the color of shadows cast. Black is the
end of the day.
Lord, You know, my own people mistreat me ;
and I know this just isn't right. They don’t like
my hair or the way I look.
They say I’m too dark or too light.
Lord, Don’t You think it’s time for You to make a
change ?
Why don’t You re-do creation and make
everyone the same ?
(God answered
Why did I make you black ? Why did I make
you black ?
Get off your knees and look around. Tell Me,
what do you see ?
I didn't make you in the image of darkness. I
made you in the Likeness of ME !
I made you the color of coal from which
beautiful diamonds are formed.
I made you the color of oil, the black-gold
that keeps people warm.
I made you from the rich, dark earth that
can grow the food you need.
Your color’s the same as the panther’s,
known for beauty and speed.
Your color’s the same as the Black stallion, a
majestic animal is he.
I didn't make you in the Image of darkness, I
made you in the Likeness of ME !
All the colors of a Heavenly Rainbow can be
found throughout every nation ; And when
all those colors
were blended well,
YOU BECAME MY GREATEST CREATION.
Your hair is the texture of lamb’s wool, such
a humble, little creature is he.
I am the Shepherd who watches them. I am
the One who will watch over thee.
You are the color of midnight-sky, I put the
stars’ glitter in your eyes.
There’s a smile hidden behind your pain
that’s the reason your cheeks are high.
You are the color of dark clouds formed
when I send My strongest weather.
I made your lips full so when you kiss the one
you love they will remember.
Your stature is strong ; your bone structure,
thick to withstand the burdens of time.
The reflection you see in the mirror...
The Image looking back at you is MINE!
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