12 Years a Slave.
Persuaded, manipulated and played.
Well-planned, over-wined
mixed mind and woke up chained.
He was reminiscing over a hangover
about what occurred
Before the spotlight in the dark site.

Just because I’m a nigger

Hands and legs were tied tighter
With chains like a harmful tiger.
He reflected that it was just 3 of them and a kid.
As long as he breathed,
The internal prayer was a need.

Just because I’m a nigger

Banned from connecting with his family and wife.
Complexities of slavery,
Those bastards wanted to attain his life.
They sexually harassed, physically abused
And auctioned other people’s daughters.
Tied hand, attached to a tree, stripped, whipped and tortured.

Just because I’m a nigger

Sometimes we forgive the unforgettable.
Just because God forgives and we also need to do the same.