Nobody’s Child

Alone
I am
Child from a distant place
No memories of my mother’s face
Motherless child
I am

Isolated
I am
Another nameless nobody
Enduring excruciating episodes of endless events
Isolation is my only defense

Strong
I am
Growing like a sprout through a concrete crack
Struggling to survive
Struggling to stay black

Self hated
I am
Choosing the easiest path
Destine to drive trucks
Or drive down the lane
Participant in the NBA slave game

Inebriated
I am
Drunk off of what you expect
Daily duties designed to discourage my destiny
Alcohol trying to get the best of me

Grown
I am
Still nobody’s child
I’ve learned to shape my anger in the form of a smile
Amongst millions yet still isolated
As far as my eyes can see
There’s only me

Copyright 2007 by Tanaka. All rights reserved.