This poem, written by an African child was
nominated for the Best Poem 2005.
Colour
when i born, i black; when I grow up, i black;
when i go in sun, i black; when i scared, i black; when i sick, i black; and
when i die, i still black. And you white fellows; when you born, you pink; when
you grow up, you white; when you go in sun, you red; when you cold, you blue;
when you scared, you yellow; when you sick, you green; when you die, you grey. And
you call me coloured?