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Do You Know Who I Am

May 1, 2012
By RhyanJenkins22 GOLD, Mexia, Texas
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Favorite Quote:
" I came, I saw, I conquered"

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Disrespectful comments,
leers on dirty unshaven faces
Corny pick-up lines yelled across the street
At me!
And I ask them, “Do you know who I am?”
I am black
I am proud
I am confident
Do you know who I am?
I am natural
I am fierce
I am sexy
Do you know who I am?
I am gay
I am loud
I am a fighter
Do you know who I am?
I am lovable
I am soft
I am… to be handled with care
Do you know who I am?
I know who I am
Do you… know who… you are?

© Benjamin C., E. Norwich, NY

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