Baby, That's Just The Way It Is
Location
75094
United States
33° 1' 39.8388" N, 96° 36' 37.3608" W
See map: Google Maps
Mama?
Yes baby?
What’s a nigger?
A mean name for our people.
Mama?
Yes baby?
Who are our people?
Colored folk.
Mama?
Yes, baby?
Why are we called niggers?
Baby, that’s just the way it is.
Mama?
Yes, baby?
Do you think it’ll every change?
I hope so, baby, I hope so.
Guide that inspired this poem: