BLACK FLAG

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This poem is for my people to wake up (love one another), not to put anyone down or go on a rampage or a hate tip to anyone. God loved the world (of all people)so much that he gave his only begotton Son.  Now that's for real.

BLACK FLAG

BLACK FLAG

Black Flag
I wear it proud
The color of my hair
Definition of who I am
It bubbles inside of me
The wonderful me
When I wear my textured locks
Black Flag
When I cover my plump lips with gloss
Black Flag
I am what I am
Ashamed of nothing
The width of my nose
My eyes are where they should be
No one can carry my Flag but me
I may be colored, nigress or black to you
Your stupidity
I don't live on th past of slavery
But I know where I'm from
We can only move forward
When-
My brothers and sisters will do their part
To carry the Black Flag from the heart
Blacks hating on Blacks
Robbing, killing, bulleying
Putting each other down
Abuse and neglect
Calling each other hateful names
Their ashamed!
-Of who they are
Trying to fill the mold of others
Yeah the white man
I said it
I mean it
Don't regret it
Now don't get me wrong
I'm not prejudice
Many are my friends
They know me
Gold loves all men
And I do too
But right is right
And wrong is wrong
You know that's true
Black flag
Don't fear no one
Don't be afraid to be you
Just be yourself
Learn to live with one another
Black people be strong
I carry mine every day
My Black Flag is here to stay

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Crush commented on BLACK FLAG

08-08-2009

i love this . it is how most of our people feel but they don't say it or hear it enough. keep writing and keep the faith my sister. i wrote a poem called off-black about pride as well. thanks for sharing your wonderful gift.

bandit1192 commented on BLACK FLAG

06-15-2009

A very powerful piece, Applepie. There is nothing wrong with being who you are. That's what makes you special. One of the things I like about this site is we all share the world of poetry. Black or white, it doesn't matter here. I like your poetry and and am honored to have you as a friend. Never be afraid to speak your mind. TS

The true philosopher and the true poet are one, and a beauty, which is truth, and a truth, which is beauty, is the aim of both.

Ralph Waldo Emerson, American Poet (1803-1882)

Applepie’s Poems (7)

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HONEY 3
BLACK FLAG 2
NINETEEN 3
FRIENDSHIP LOST 2
SYMPHONY 3
BEUTIFUL EYE 2
WORDS 0