Don't Judge the Color of My Skin

Don't Judge the Color of My Skin

Don't judge me for the color of my skin.

But from the substance, I have within.

My intellect I possess.

And the strength I compose.

The root of my spiritual fruit.

And the knowledge I obtain

The wisdom I gain.

And the words I use.

My balance views.

The confusion I defuse.

My peaceful depth of soul.

That I keep under control.

The integrity I display.

And my humble ways.

The image I project.

With self-respect.

The complete work I do.

And how I see things through.

For there are several elements still I hold.

Even the hidden qualities I have yet unfolded.

So don't just judge the color of my skin from what you

see.

You do not know me.

Naomi Johnson