Connected Poem by Lawrence S. Pertillar

Some folks say to me...

'Lawrence you don't 'write'
Like you are 'black'.

My handwriting 'is' bad sometimes!
I admit to that!
And I was never taught to be a 'black' writer.
But I thank God this keyboard and computer I use...
Could care less what I am.
Black, white, apricot or mustard seed!
As long as I pay the electricity!
And keep everything in my name connected!
Everything is fine...
And I don't have that as an issue!