Best poem written by African child

Recently I found this poem which is the Best poem written by African child. This is a heart touching yet cute poem written by an African kid. This was nominated by the UN as the best poem for 2006. These thoughts surely force us to realize a bitter truth.


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 fellow


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


And when you die, you gray


And you calling me colored ??