Who Am I?

The Negro asked.

A simple question

But a bolder declaration

Am I the bump in the night?

Am I Hell personified?

I think I’m alone

Although they say different

Who am I?

Am I your friend ?

Or do you hate me

I must be an animal

Look how you view me

Am I human?

Who am I?

The Negro asked.

The world answered

Look around

The Negro no longer asked.

Who am I?

The Negro knew

A caged bird