by One God
Underneath my black skin is pure sweetness, smooth meekness, warm heatness. Some say my black skin resembles passion a satisfaction for comfort. We stare into the faces of our brotha’s and sista’s and see confidence knowing that our black skin brings intimidation. A powerful feature that is so strong, you can feel inside your bones, colorful in tones, deeply rooted. Being darkly pigmented through the color of my skin allows me to be undeceived by individuals who are led on by lying tongues. underneath my black skin holds secrets a vulnerable soul so sensitive it can be triggered by insults. my black skin is fierce, powerful, strong and intense. I live underneath my black skin.

Alan Thrower, #AI1509
CORCORAN STATE PRISON,
CORCORAN, CA