I do not identify myself as a black american I do not identify myself as an activist I do not identify myself As anything other than what I am Do not arbitrate my existence It will only magnify your bigotry Do not lecture me It will not ratify your ministry Do not objectify my identity Do not marginalize my sincerity I know your criticism It will not dwindle me I am defiantly deaf to it It will not compute Trust me It will only intensify What I occupy Do not subject me to anomaly Do not try and direct me I will not comply Do not concern yourself with my essentiality I am not lost Do not concern yourself With what defines me Just ask If I am willing and able.