Page 55 - When I was Young ebook
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“Like she must think she’s better,

             meticulously pronouncing each letter...”


             They said I wasn’t one of them

             nicknamed me, “Miss Wannabe White

             Girl, Miss Proper and Prim...”


             I couldn’t change my skin nor my love to

             learn

             a choice impossible to make

             guess I’m just another one of God’s black

             mistakes


             Excuse me,

             May I borrow your white out?
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