ever seen the smile of a brown child
so loud it leaves Jericho shakin' in its overpriced boots
ever seen the smile of a brown child
so late the rest of the world still wanna catch up to its wind
ever seen the smile of a brown child
so wet it makes the hydrants bow in a glimmering reverence
ever seen the smile of a brown child
so coarse a thick forest grows in its name
ever seen the smile of a brown child
so bright it could photosynthesize a heart
ever seen the smile of a brown child
so heavy done turned gravity into a tattle tell
ever seen the smile of a brown child
so fast it got enough horsepower to chariot the sun
ever seen the smile of a brown child
so agile it got its own two step, gave jazz a run for its money
ever seen the smile of a brown child
so dark make all of the brown mamas weep a gospel
ever seen the smile of a brown child
so luminous turns tragedy into a cluster of praise
ever seen the smile of a brown child
make you wanna write a poem
about it not being taken away?
Added: Thursday, April 30, 2015 / Used with permission.
Pages d. Matam is a multidimensional creative writing and performance artist, residing in the D.C. metropolitan area, but originally from Cameroon, Africa. Author, educator, activist, playwright, host, event organizer, Award Winning slam poet, and his greatest accomplishment, being a father. A proud gummy bear elitist, bowtie enthusiast, professional hugger and anime fanatic, be prepared to be taken on a journey of cultural and personal discovery unapologetic in its silly, yet visceral and beautifully honest in its storytelling.
