Written by JC Hughes (aka C Hues)
July 4, 2025
I was born free
But tethered to chains
I was born black
But with white in my veins
I was born wise
But subject to fools
I was born smart
But rejected the rules
I was born blue
But told to bring joy
I was born man
But nicknamed "boy"
I was born again
But saw through the sin.