DeAngelo Smith - I'm Just That Dark

No matter how the world spins or how many years go by.
The color of my skin is what I'm judged by.

I can't get a good job, because I'm just that dark.
I wonder, if I was light skinned, would they check my record.

I have a degree, all the requirements they need.
But yet and still, they choose a white man over me.

I speak proper grammar, I respect any and everyone.
No tattoos on my body, I can't offend anyone.

I don't understand why, I would like to know when.
I to could get a good job, and not be judged by my skin.

DeAngelo Smith

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