I wear designer jeans
ripped at the knees,
sport inked sleeves,
brightly colored stories,
personal statements of
my own pain & happiness.

I love smoking twisties,
dreadlocks hang down
way past my shoulders,
the noise ring complements
my blue bandana
& tie-dyed Marley-T.

I see well through
these mirrored Oakley's,
the faces of those passing
me by with judgement
written on their faces.

And I want to scream,
"I'm more than
just a fashion statement,
I'm living flesh and bone
& I'm keeping it real!"