Born to it
It, to me
As it is
A tone of many
Yet, so few
Due to my exposure
My skins tone
Shows truth
Isn’t it beautiful
It is the only one
To suit me
My creators’ brushes
Were full, with colors
When they painted me
Isn’t it beautiful
Masterpieces are those that have
Vivid essences
From their beginnings
To their infinities
I am one
One of many
Yet so few
I was 23 years old when I wrote "my native skin"; in those times, I was sifting through to find my escape from racism in my locale. I also was only beginning to have some understanding of how to use the English language. Thank you Rose
Early Works is an exhaustive compilation of the first decade of the poems and stories of Z.B.McClure. Included are family photos, rare personal photos, photos of 1st draft manuscripts of many of his early poems. Also some biography and memoir materia
This is a book of free verse poetry that addresses the seven main tests in life and offers some sensible solutions to passing those tests with minimal discomfort.