Re-vealed

my truth isn’t excuse nor ungrateful
the progeny of your fear
resonates as hateful
do not dispel my voice
to the void of your avoidance
for I have something to say
today
and each day forth
for how else shall I be free
if I am not allowed to be me
let my truth be
let my truth breath
let my truth beam
and I will shine in your eyes
appearing as more than I was
when you only viewed my lies
assuming much less
because the color of my flesh