Black Poetry : I Apologized

Keita said:
I apologized for breaking my mama's dishes,
apologized for getting two out of three wishes.
I apologized for cheating on a school test,
apologized for coming in second best.
I apologized for breaking some girls heart,
apologized for stopping what I didn't start.
I even apologized to the armed force,
apologized cause I made the wrong choice.
I apologized for not staying on course,
apologized when I got my divorce.
I apologized for even getting mad,
apologized for being a father, man and dad.
I apologized for ever serving time,
apologized when I didn't do the crime.
Apologized for too many d@mn things,
the rent, the mortgage or gift I didn't bring.
I'm sick of apologies and I ain't taking it back,
I done apologized for every d@mn thing
but I won't apologize for being black!!!

I Don't Apologize For Being Black!! ...

I don't always get to eat 3 full meals,
got me so crazy, I'm popping pills.

They break us down, every chance they get,
but I'm black and proud ...with no regret!

Can't send my child to a decent school,
they go in Smart, come out a fool.

Get under paid, on a 9 to 5,
it's barely enough to keep me alive.

I see them everyday, living high on the hog,
then throw a bone at me, like they do a dog.

They try hard to break me, but I still stand tall,
for I honor what's written on my ancestor's wall.

They tried to break my spirit, and every bone in my back,
but...
I Don't Apologize...For Being Black!!​
 

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