I am the New Black Man

For James, Jordan and Jahmeel

I am the New Black Man

I respect women

Demand they respect me

I love my grandfather but do not speak his language

My mother taught me better

I love my grandfather

But love my mother better

Mama taught me how to walk

Hand in hand with my queen

We are the ma’at generation

She is my friend first of all

We got each other’s back and front

Steel sharpens still

We bow down together

We do only God’s will.

--Marvin X

4/15/21

Outlaw Magazine, Spring 2021

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