Born A Minority

I was born a minority I was born a poet Not a puppet I have a simple philosophy Love thy neighbor Like your brother or your sister Sometimes, he is the first responder Sometimes, she's the first rescuer. I was born to love To naturally be above Everything that's negative And to only think positive I was born brave and optimistic Nothing can make me pessimistic I stay away from smoke and dope Because I always dream and I hope. I was born a minority With a different philosophy I was born brave, wise and kind And I am unafraid to speak my mind I abhor narrow minded people Who're confused between blue and purple Believe me common sense always prevails Presently, you don't need the full details. In was born under a different moon Under an unusual rhapsodic tune I enjoy the ebb and flow of the waves It is a shame that the children of the slaves Are being beat needlessly in too many places In the streets, the racists still hold important aces I am praying that God will remain alert and impartial So all his children can have a life, which is great and normal. Copyright © June 2018, Hébert Logerie, All rights reserved Hébert Logerie is the author of several books of poetry.