I AM..........

I am………….
 
 My whole life I've wondered “who are you to you”
 
I'm a woman and I'm black judging me by that is waaaaaayyy to easy to do.
 
In a world full of people constantly handing me a box  for vacation. 
 
I've taped the box shut and used it to shout my resignation 
 
No I do not care if you voted for Obama in the last election 
 
And yes this is my real hair grown with love and affection 
 
And Yes I've read all seven Harry Potter Books multiple times.
 
And yes I love Fall out boy, that Pete Wentz showl is fine. 
 
Yes I'm so forreal I love Ancient Aliens and Sci fi conventions.
 
Omg ! I can't deal, marvel vs capcom 4 has my attention
 
If we going out to lunch sushi would definitely be lit.
 
Taylor Swift is my girl, and Game of Thrones is my Shhhhhh,
 
Before you ask, I'm from Chicago yes the soutside. 
 
No not Hyde Park, the projects with pride.
 
Yes I attend college while being a mother of two girls.
 
And yes they have the same father who is the center of their worlds
 
Yes I get good grades I read and love Rap!
 
I love soul food, no I don't “beez in the trap”
 
I've been asked these questions by black people and white people alike. 
 
I've tried hard to fit in but there was always something that didn't feel right.
 
The word that best describes me is unique. I'm not meant to fit in.
 
I have my own story and it's deeper then my skin.
 
This is for everybody who hates being different, if your having self doubt,
 
Why fit in, when you were born to stand out…………..
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
This poem is about: 
Me
My family
My community
Our world

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