Black Skin Poem Rhyme Scheme and Analysis
Rhyme Scheme: AABB BCDE FGHI FJJBK LBGF| Being born and raised on the continent of Africa | A |
| Post Apartheid days in the Rainbow Nation South Africa | A |
| Sitting in a classroom filled with so many shades | B |
| A privilege my ancestors fought for in countless decades | B |
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| I walked quietly in the white neighbourhoods | B |
| Carrying my books in my bag | C |
| I had to pass every test like I should | D |
| And get that degree my parents never had | E |
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| This was my ancestors' dream | F |
| For a fair livelihood irregardless of their skin | G |
| I had that privilege and more could be done | H |
| Being black is not a crime and that should be a norm for generations to come | I |
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| Now today I have a dream | F |
| That a black child will never experience poverty | J |
| They should acquire the best education of their ability | J |
| Lead organizations instead of gangs | B |
| Be in summits instead of jail | K |
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| Be a societal inspiration instead of a threat | L |
| Rule the world and fly in private jets | B |
| Not being another crime statistic due to the oppression put on them because the colour of their skin | G |
| Black child this is what I envision for you in my dream | F |
Siya Selani
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