the layers of a hurt black man...

the first layer is a layer of disguise
it was created as a defense mechanism
it filled with
cockiness
roughness
rudeness
selfishness
a need to be flashy
it is a visage not the true self
but rather the self, he thinks people want him to be
used to block out in emotional hurt that my come his way


Shed that layer brotha!


the second layer is a layer of insecurities
a layer created from negative surroundings
being told he could not amount to anything
heart break
let downs
failure
mistakes
this layer is thick
it comes from years and years of pain

Shed that layer brotha!


the last and inner layer and the most important
its a layer that has been instilled in him
a layer that has been passed on from generation to generation
its a layer of strength and purpose
it is the same layer that has helped fight oppression
it is the same layer that slaves used to get through the day
the same layer that was used to build pyraminds
they say that life is the survivial of the fittest
and he's surviving so you know he is hella strong!

If only he would...

SHOW this layer my Brotha!