i am the darker brother.

a collection of poetry from the genius of the african diaspora.

Everybody says
Why do you live on the edge
Do I ever get scared
In my heart is there fear
Why am I the person I am
Why do I act like……….the person I am

Because I can

Why do I live on the edge they ask
I reply, you must think life is slow,
Life is fast
And then they ask again
Why am I, the person, I am
Why do I act like………..the person I am

Because I can, you wouldn’t understand

You see this is the edge, you must make and know your own
ledge
So whats it like on the edge
I’ll tell you the truth………it’s a great view

—paul jamal, the edge.

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