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And you calling me colored??

When I born, I black.
When I grow up, I black.
When I go in sun, I black.
When I scared, I black.
When I sick, I black.
And when I die, I still black.

And you white people.
When you born, you pink.
When you grow up, you white.
When you go in sun, you red.
When you cold, you blue.
When you scared, you yellow.
When you sick, you green
And when you die, you grey…

And you calling me colored??

Written by an African child and nominated by UN as the Best Poem of 2006.

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5 Responses to “And you calling me colored??”

  1. majo Says:

    thank you, it is very interesting and has come from the innocent heart

  2. Bedish Says:

    Great poem, I love it! Such a smart kid.

  3. marta Says:

    Loved it…Children are amazing…that´s why teaching them gives me so much pleasure. thank you!

  4. nashwan Says:

    thanks.. it is very nice words ….. they make me laugh and think

  5. Piet Says:

    It’s really touching me… Thank you to bring me meaning smile

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