Dear black boy,
Don’t Be scared of the future, even dangerous to be melanated in this god forsaken world
don’t let it deter you from conquering everything in your path
Dear black boy.
You are a shining star,
light up the sky For the people around you
Don’t dim your light so that others may shine brighter
Do not let the raining waters of oppression douse your fire within you
Ignite it so that you may keep your family warm
You are born within a world that will strip you of your masculinity with every encounter of authority
Stand firm, cautious, and ready for such moments
Fear non, we as black people are resilient, no one should antagonize you enough to steal your spirit from your heart
Dear black boy,
We live into a world that does not love us,
Do not stop yourself from loving it, these white faces may stare
Or look away it will be difficult to feel accepted by society
Authority may condescend upon you with Ire more intimidating than your mother’s rage
Don’t not differ
Do not allow that to keep you from being sane
This world will turn its back on you
You will be shamed
You will be set to a higher standard only to get half of the luxuries everyone else gained
You will be dehumanized and blamed before you can even pronounce your name
Be strong as your ancestors that were placed in chains
Dear black boy,
It’s ok to cry, you don’t always have to be a tough guy
It’s ok to fear, it’s ok to be vulnerable and make mistakes
Do not be afraid to embrace hate
These are the traits that make you human
Dear black boy,
Show us your pain
Your ancestors sang for your freedom to do so
Your predecessors we’re hosed, beaten, hanged tortured in front of your kin
So many have climbed mountains of oppression and discrimination
So many face these same challenges in this day and age
Don’t fear to show emotion, you will be challenged for wanting to cry.
You will face scrutiny when being the aggressor,
You will be actions will get you chastised
Any form of assertion could prove to be a fatal moment,
But don’t let that steer you from being brave and bold shit
Dear black
Man
I don’t want to see you die
I don’t wish for you to become a marauder for black lives
But never will I allow you to shrink in front of the white eyes
I’m conflicted, because I vision you standing like a king in front of all,
Giving and taking in knowledge, prosperity, and peace to those that that you meet
But that wish may too far of reach when you’re dealing with the police
Cuz that type of encounter can put you under six feet
So with This, i plead
Please be safe when you face the pressures of this world
Dear black men
You are a king, this world,
ugly as is
is your kingdom. There is so much strength in Your pain
Let your struggles fuel your desire to reign
Let it reign, let it reign, let it reign, let it reign
Down Upon your sovereign with brilliance please
There are no limitations to you
Don’t you ever believe you can’t survive in this world
Dear black men
I love you
Never let go of faith
The world is yours