I'D Be Rich!

I have never felt more examined, Microscoped and discussed... Than anytime in my life, Than 'now'. From thought process, To how I digest my food... To my beliefs and what I pray to, As if I exist as a novelty. Sometimes I feel, That I am an animated mannequin, For many. And in 'some' folks eyes, I can see the surprise when I speak... With elocution, tone and diction intact. And no where will I go, Will I ever forget I am black. Or... Should I say African-American, To be politically correct... About the whole concept, Of where folks' heads are at? I have never felt more examined, Microscoped and discussed... Than anytime in my life, Than 'now'. And don't think it hasn't occurred to me, That IF I carried a basketball... AND tapped danced in a shopping mall. I'd be RICH! Even if I didn't have a clue, As to what I was doing. All I would have to do is to be entertaining.