What it means to be Black by Jason Nwansi I was asked to write a poem on what it means to be black But I don't think my words can encapsulate that The rage that I feel when ignored by black-cabs I don't think my words can encapsulate that Constantly over looked coz my complexion don't match I don't think that words can encapsulate that And even though I'm non-threatening I'm still viewed as a threat I don't think that words can encapsulate that. Black, adjective, of the deepest colour Relating to the human group having dark coloured skin Presenting distressing situations in comical terms Like the fools who make jokes out of racism Marked by disaster, marked by despair Damilola Taylor left bleeding on stairs The pages of my dictionary have casually stated That black is full of anger and hatred Maybe that's why I can't get a cab And I keep getting stopped by police and that Plus it's more likely that I'll be shot or stabbed That's called N