Mixed ( spoken word)
Mixed but you say choose,
not white enough to win,
not black enough for blues.
But why must I choose like you fools, mixed up confused
don't know what to do,
not white enough to win,
not black enough for blues. Brotha I thought you knew,
I like me I love who I am,
like a painters pallet these colors blend. Like I said,
I like me, I love me,
so you can take your choices,
and let me be,
myself while you be you,
then we'll see what these colors can do.
not white enough to win,
not black enough for blues.
Sista I'm just like you... cool, calm, collected,
looked at, beat down, regected.
I've been tested, have you?
Have you ever been faced with having to choose.
Not white enough to win,
not black enough for blues,
You want me to choose, come again patna cuz' I refuse,
to put a label on whats mine, so take a look at yourself and stop wastin' my time.
2006-07-15 08:24:38 · 5 answers · asked by cocoavanillagirl 2 in Society & Culture ➔ Cultures & Groups ➔ Other - Cultures & Groups
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2006-07-16 11:19:03 · update #1
My son is mixed I'm white, my husband is black, I am going to hold onto this poem. If things don't change as he gets older he can see that he isn't alone and he can be strong and proud too. If they do then he will be able to look at it and see what the people before him had to go through so he won't take anything for granted. Mulatto people see to have a silent fight, no one really pay attention to their hardships. It s sad.Thanks
2006-07-15 08:38:14 · answer #1 · answered by 20mommy05 5 · 3⤊ 0⤋
I have always felt for the mixed person. It must feel like they are in a constant game of tug of war.
I have mixed children, half white and half Arab. I just hope me and their father can teach them that it does not matter and they can be both in one.
I really liked the poem, it gives a true outlook on a mixed person.
2006-07-15 15:37:47 · answer #2 · answered by Umm Ali 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think that was a beautiful poem.. Did you write it? I hope and pray for the day, when we aren't at all classified by the color of our skin... when it won't matter anymore. Although I can certainly sympathize with those of mixed heritage and the challenges they still face.
2006-07-15 15:30:11 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I like your poem but I don't really feel that way anymore alot like i used when i was growning up.
2006-07-15 15:37:41 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm full black, but your poem is good.
2006-07-15 15:27:32 · answer #5 · answered by Aloofly Goofy 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋