I Am His Voice…He Is My Peace

They see my skin, a shade of night

They hear my screams as I take flight

They see my eyes, I look away

Why would you make me feel this way?

“He misbehaves”…

“He’s acting out”…

They assume they know what I’m about

They stop and stare, they whisper low

About the things they do not know

But what they miss behind the glance

Is how my brain begins to dance

I try and process the steady beat

But I can’t focus, it’s bittersweet

My senses sing a symphony

Textures and sounds, they converse with me

And when I flap, or spin, or sway

For me, it’s just a gentle way

Of finding calm, protecting peace

My saving grace, a soft release

They say I’m different…set apart

Feel the rhythm in my heart

It beats for fairness, truth, and grace

In a world that lacks a warm embrace

I’m wiser than I look you know

I’m just like you, I learn, I grow

So before you judge and feel superior

I’m far more deep than my exterior

I’m a powerful voice, I’m black boy joy

Im proud of my truth, I’m an AUSome boy

Just open your heart and you will see

Your stares have no effect on me

I love my life, I am made whole

Feel my words and hear my soul.

-KDEB💙