Choices

You did not choose the family born into,

but you chose the ones you love.

You did not chose the dad who would leave you,

but who matters most is the one above.

You did not chose the color of your skin,

but the color had chosen you.

You did not chose poverty over riches,

but in time, it is up to you.

You did not choose your light blonde hair,

but Anglo did choose you.

You did not choose your Ebony culture,

but this culture, too is you.

You do not choose your time in prison,

but choose to do the crime.

You do not choose your county judge,

but crime deserves the time.

Your future depends on choices made,

and no one can hold you back.

If you want to reach prosperity,

work hard and stay on track.

Choose to live a descent life;

be charitable, honest and true.

Love people of each and every color,

most importantly, you must love you.

Michael Wiggs