This poem, written by an African child was nominated for the best poem in 2005

Colour
When I born, I black;
When I grow up, I black;
When I go in sun, I black
When I sick, I black
And when I die, I still black;
And Ü white fellows;
When U born, U pink;
When U grow up, U white;
When U go in sun, U red;
When U cold, U blue;
When U scared, U yellow;
When U sick, U green;
When U die, U grey;
And U call me coloured.

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