Some dislike the melanin in me

But I know what’s meant to be

Some look at me with scorn

Yet my heart isn’t torn

Some think I don’t belong

But faith keeps me strong

Some have a mission

To cloud my vision

But God set my path

Without unleashing His wrath

Some look at me with fear

But God almighty is near

Some try to put me down

Yet they never make me frown

Some try to interrupt my race

But I move with God’s amazing grace

Some wonder what I know

But faith helps me grow

Some don’t understand

That God holds my hand

Some wonder about my purpose

But I see it lying at the surface

Some wonder where I roam

But I have my own home

Faith helps me win

I love the skin I’m in

Some have a slanted view

Of how I make it through

Some scream and yell

About me doing well

Some wonder why I smile

Even laugh a little while

Some try to silence my voice

As I begin to rejoice

Some don’t know my name

And try to fill me with shame

Some want what’s mine

But my world view is fine

Faith helps me win

I love the skin I’m in