The Nigger in Me
We all know about racism….but we never talk about it. Seriously, ask yourself how this topic makes you feel. We don’t want to touch it because we know it’s still there…it will never go away….
The Nigger in Me belongs to the following groups:
All Things Poetic, Artistic, Philosophical, Everyday Life, Inspired By Life and Something To SayIf I’ve ever been tired of something
Today was the day
I walked in a class of white AU students
And that bigot looked my way
My fury still surges
From the last time we encountered
Words exchanged
Feelings changed
Does any of it matter?
I’m not who you think I am
Not colored, just vivid and alive
I’m not loud or obnoxious
Occasionally late but remember
I’m on ‘colored’ people’s time
What you don’t know is that I’m smart
Maybe smarter than you
I’m passionate and understanding
Is that foreign to you?
The staff should have known better
Than to say we are diverse
That bullshit’s a lie
We are only dispersed
Should have never added Racism
To the syllabus
Should have checked to see if it still exists
Guess what?
It does
And I am still Rosa, still Martin, still Malcolm
I’m still the little black girl that can’t drink from a white fountain
And you are still that cop with the billy club
Still that white woman who spits in my face
Or smacks me down when I try to get up
And yes…I think I still love you
You are human just like me
But I don’t love the white bitch in you
And you hate the nigger in me
raymondoantonio
RACISM WILL ONLY GO AWAY WHEN THE HUMAN RACE FINALLY REALISES THAT THE COLOUR OF SOMEONES SKIN DOESN’T MAKE THEM IN ANY WAY DIFFERENT!!! I COULD NEVER UNDERSTAND HOW ANY ONE COULD HATE A FELLOW HUMAN SIMPLY BECAUSE OF THE SKIN COLOUR!!! I’M A MALTESE MALE WHOSE GREATEST HEROES HAVE INCLUDED MANY PEOPLE….JIMI HENDRIX, MALCOM X, JOHN LEE HOOKER, MARTIN LUTHER KING, MOHAMMED ALI, MAHALIA JACKSON…ETC A POWERFUL POEM!!! RESPECT!! X
Brandyss Adams replied
Thank you so much for reading and understanding!
Chris Baker
Don’t worry Darling – EVER…. There’s always some dick or another challenge around every corner ;)
Go Girl ;)
Brandyss Adams replied
that is so true…and if there’s a challenge..there will be a poem so keep hanging on the edge of your seat for me…ty!!!!!
ambient-1
Damn powerful and painfully honest writing! This moved me deeply! Hugs to you sister!
Leon Walker
Speak your truth Lady!!!
wingsoffire
Wow!!!! Girl, this is so powerful. People are ignorant and the ignorant fear what they don’t understand. There is no excuses for people to act like this, hating is not the way, I am truely sorry that you had to encounter such unpleasantries. I mean for goodness sake it is freaking 2009 when will people ever get a clue? Just so you know not all white girls feel this way. Be well.
colorblind
You truly spoke it on this piece….love what you have composed….the truth ….simply put…have to fav it ….i like when you became super real in these following lines
And I am still Rosa, still Martin, still Malcolm
I’m still the little black girl that can’t drink from a white fountain
And you are still that cop with the billy club
Still that white woman who spits in my face
Or smacks me down when I try to get up
and you finished it nicely
truly loved it
And yes…I think I still love you
You are human just like me
But I don’t love the white bitch in you
And you hate the nigger in me
Brandyss Adams replied
YES!!!
That is exactly it…the TRUTH as I see it. I am glad you see it too….thank you for reading!
Elf Evans
The “LIFE” in this one slams home, keep ‘em commin!
Brandyss Adams replied
Thanks Elf…you’ve always been here to sop up my life…
markgb
Amen to you. When I hear about the drinking fountains and the back of the bus and all of the other bullshit that goes along with judging and treating someone simply because of the color of their skin, it honestly makes me sick that I am a part of the caucasian race.
Brandyss Adams replied
You know I always wondered about that perspective. I mean, for me, I am trodden with the poignant sting of racism…but I can only imagine how the products of the oppressors may feel in today’s society. I will NEVER sympathize with what happened…but I think we all, at once, should moralize it!
Trenchtownrock
Pure fire!!!..you laid down the billy clubs…the water fountain..stripping down the core of the problem and laying it down so that all can ingest and digest the beauty that is flowing from your pen..I love how you just brought this pout without sugar coating..bravo to you and your skills and love for words..digging this sista girl..write on and never cease to amaze..one love.
Brandyss Adams replied
THANK YOU!!! So much really, I just can’t express how gratified I am that you felt blazed by this fire!!!!
JaneSolomon
Too many anal palefaces in this world who have a void where the heart and brain are supposed to be. You are streets ahead of them and always will be. Always take pride in the richness of your blood and your beauty. Much love to you. xxx
Brandyss Adams replied
tearing Thank you Jane…you are right…just right
Coronus
Wow! I still hope forthe day that humanity realises that their is but one race – the human race.
Sadly, I am currently facing extreme discrimination and bigotry due to my colour.
for a white guy’s take on it read HERE
Brandyss Adams replied
Wow I would love to read that take…thanks for extending the invitation….
CLiPiCs
on official forms where it says “What is your race” I always put Human ! for that is what I am,
cut me and I bleed red the same as any other human on this planet
Love ‘N’ Laughter Kriss ♥
Brandyss Adams replied
Very witty..and smart too! Racism is the single most undying issue we will ever have! Thanks for reading!
Horndog
Unfortunately the world has too many dickheads in it. Well written my friend. Bigots please take note.
Brandyss Adams replied
And take heed they MUST…thank you Horndog for your comment!
erich biemer
damn…..your work has such an exquisite raw energy and truth…thank you….
namaste
Brandyss Adams replied
thank you for noticing!
Caroline (KARO...
GRAND!
Brandyss Adams replied
: )
autumnwind
WOW. What a proud, beautiful and sadly honest write. Guess there will always be ignorant morons among us. We’ve come along way, but man do we have a long road ahead. Bravo to YOU! So well done. love, shar xoxoxo
Brandyss Adams replied
I appreciate your words Shar..thank you sooooo much!
RobynLee
Very Intense & Deeply Honest!
Brandyss Adams replied
Right and Right…gracias!
Rhenastarr
Hard hitting, intense and powerful, So true the words and so so sad. Well written.
Brandyss Adams replied
Thank you..they are very true..very rich and sadly evident…
skinnyman
Written with a passion U. Racism is not just a black/white thing. We all know it stems from ignorance and self loathing, yet it persist in hidden corners of all societies with unquestioned acceptance. Well done for highlighting this here :) x
Brandyss Adams replied
Indeed, hatred’s hand extends to every man…I only hope that someone can grasp this and move forward…and understand….and of utmost importance..CHANGE!
Thanks for reading…
trwoody
A great write, yes you will forever be that little girl…that second class citizen, that is a part of your heritage…it can be an anchor around your soul or a springboard to launch your wildest dreams to come true, you have the choice now
Coronus
Thank you so much for adding this to my group!
Brandyss Adams replied
oh wow this is really cool…I am hugely flattered by this!
Isa Rodriguez
powerful beauty here.. aaaaah.. you say so much here that we would love to scream out all the time.. how sad it is.. this is real heart.. congratz on your well deserved feature.
Brandyss Adams replied
thanks so much Isa!
bernard lacoque
Good poem, sad truth, keep on writing and telling everybody.Congratulation for your talent and diversity.
Brandyss Adams replied
I am very much proud of being able to share it and have it impact people the way it did…thank you!
poeticgenius
Sadly it is still very much there but overcome we must and many of us do so speak out I commend you for it !PG$ baby
Brandyss Adams replied
Thank you! I will always speak out, you can count on it!