by Paulamia Pass
Me voicing my opinion?
No that would be me ranting.
Me showing passion?
No that would be me angry.
Me having a family?
No that would be me on Welfare.
Me having confidence?
No I’m sorry you must be mistaken that would be me being sassy.
Me speaking eloquently?
No that would be me “talking white”.
Me going for a night run?
No that’s obviously me running from a crime.
Me being curious?
Nope that would be me being nosy.
Me writing this?
Again, that would be me being angry.
Oh, and me reaching my breaking point?
No that would be me showing my true colors.
The way I’ve always must have been.
Because me having normal human emotions?
No that would be obscene.
*2014 Colorism Poetry Contest Division 3 Honorable Mention
About the Poet: Paulamia Pass is a 20 year old who lives in Jamaica, NY. She graduated from The Young Women’s Leadership School and currently is working on her writing career. She spends the majority of her free time watching political talk shows while relaxing with her Yorkie Louie. She continues to write poetry daily in hopes of one day publishing her own book.