LORD WHY DID YOU MAKE
ME BLACK
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Lord, Lord,

Why did You make me Black?

Why did You make me someone

The world wants to hold back?

Black is the color of dirty clothes;

The color of grimy hands and feet.

Black is the color of darkness;

The color of tire-beaten streets.

Why did you give me thick lips,

A broad nose and kinky hair?

Why did You make me someone

Who receives the hatred stare?

Black is the color of a bruised eye

When somebody gets hurt.

Black is the color of darkness.

Black is the color of dirt.

How come my eyes are brown and not the color of the daylight sky?

Why do people think I'm useless?

How come I feel so used?

Why do some people see my skin
and think I should be abused?

Lord, I just don't understand;

What is it about my skin?

Why do some people want to hate me And not know the person within?

Black is what people are "listed,"
When others want to keep them away.

Black is the color of shadows cast.

Black is the end of the day.

Lord, You know, my own people mistreat me; And I know this isn't right.

They don't like my hair or the way I look

They say I'm too dark or too darn light.

Lord, Don't You think it's time
For You to make a change?

Why don't You redo creation
And make everyone the same?
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(God answered saying )


Why did I make you black,
You have the audacity to ask?

I did not do it as a joke,
Or as some cruel task.

Get off your knees and look around.

Tell Me, what do you see?
I didn't make you in the image of darkness.

I made you in the Likeness of Me!
I made you the color of coal

From which beautiful diamonds are formed.

I made you the color of oil,
The Black gold that keeps people warm.

I made you from the rich, dark earth That grows the food you need.

Your color's the same as the panther's
Known for (HER) beauty and speed.

Your color's the same as the Black stallion,
A majestic animal is he.

No! I didn't make you in the Image of darkness

I made you in the Likeness of Me!

All the colors of a Heavenly Rainbow Can be found throughout every nation;

And when all those colors were blended well,

YOU BECAME MY GREATEST CREATION!

Your hair is the texture of lamb's wool;

Such a humble, little creature is he.


I am the Shepherd who watches them.

I am the One who will watch over thee.

You are the color of midnight skies,

I put the stars' glitter in your eyes.

There's a smile hidden behind your pain,

That's the reason your cheeks are high.

You are the color of dark clouds

Formed during my strongest

winters in December.

I made your lips full so
When you kiss the one you love...they'll remember.

Your stare is strong; your bone structure,

Thick....to withstand the burdens of time.

The reflection you see in the mirror...

The Image looking back at you is MINE!

So in answer to all of your questions,

And to forgive you for all of your flack;

These are the reasons, I THE LORD

Made you SO BEAUTIFUL AND BLACK!!!
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cheerful

STRENGTH OF A MAN

The strength of a man isn`t seen in the width of his shoulders.

It`s seen in the width ofhis arms that encircle and protect you.

The strength of a man isn`t in the deep toneof his voice.

It is in the gentle words he whispers.

The strength of a man isn`t in the words he speaks.

It`s in how he keeps his word.

The strength of a man isn`t how many buddies he has.

It`s how good a buddy he is with his or "your" children.

The strength of a man isn`t in how respected he is at work.

It`s in how he is respected at home.

The strength of a man isn`t in how hard he hits.

It`s in how tender he touches.

The strength of a man isn`t in the hair on his chest.

It`s in his heart....that lies within his chest.

The strength of a man isn`t in how many women he`s loved.

It`s in whether he can be true to
the ONE woman he`s trying to love.

The strength of a man isn`t in the weight he can lift.

It`s in the burdens he can carry.

The strength of a man isn`t in how much food he eats from your table.

It`s in the effort he puts forth when you are unable.

The strength of a man isn`t in how he makeslove.

It`s in the understanding that there is more to making love......than making love.

A strong man puts God first; family second;and his work third.


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beautiful

Sanskrit Proverb
Look to this day,
The very life of life,
In its brief course lies all
The realities and verities of existence,
The bliss of growth,
The splendor of action,
The glory of power.
For yesterday is but a dream,
And tomorrow is only a vision.
But today well lived,
Makes every yesterday
A dream of happiness
And every tomorrow
A vision of hope.
Look well, therefore,
To this day.



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happy