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To Our Boys

To all the little brown boys of America,
Who, to the eyes of the blind,
Who to the eyes of many..
See beautiful copper tones
That make our boys not so little anymore
I love you.
To all the little brown boys of America,
Whose value neglect years of segregation,
Years of marching, years of working for a  change,
Whom to the eyes of the blind,
Whom to the eyes of many
Hold the value of upside pennies
Glued by gum to the sidewalk.
I care for you.
To our little brown boys of America
Who hold the weight of our ancestors,
Who hold the future of our people
In their pockets, where to the blind
Where to many,
Guns, ignorance and danger will always reside
I see you.
To all the little brown boys of America,
Lock down your love,
Secure your beauty,
Protect your brilliance
Maintain you're royalty,
Yes , hold high your heads.
For the beauty in your skin must never be forgotten.
For the beauty in your skin shan't ever be forgotten.
For the beauty in your skin won't ever be forgotten.

Find shelter in my love.