Hooded Black Boy
I can see why they are afraid of you
Standing tall and firm
Strong and educated to say the least
Your posture hosting muscles and tone
Hidden strength passed down from the ancestor of the slave
Beaten and tortured from hard labor
Your situation is common and judged right from birth
You didn't have a chance even if you did extinguish all options
As you commute to your destination
Your attention is elsewhere
But you have been targeted and profiled with each step you take
Stalked like a prey in the African Sahara
You continue your walk, conversation and food
When alerted by your senses your response is too late
With the trigger in place and target locked
You rest in peace forcibly and leave the community to resuscitate your life...