I am black
the color of emptiness
the fear that chokes you
I am black
the pain you denie
the shadow that rests at your feet
I am black
the depression and sadness you can seem to shake
the body racking sobs you hide
I am black
the hate inside
the deadness in your eyes
I am black
and yet I am red
I am red
the color of flames
the hope that consumes you
I am red
the blood that pumps through your veins
the burning in your soul
I am red
the love in your heart
the anger in your mind
I am red
the spark of light
the trembles at your touch
I am red
the pure joy and happiness
the warmth of your body and eyes
I am red..... and..... I am black
the love and the loneliness
the fear and the hope
the cold and the heat
the pleasure and the pain
I am the moon and sun
the clouds and the stars
because I am one I can be the other.
I am black
and because of that
I am red
©shayivy
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