by Benjamin Zephaniah Despite various experiences Benjamin holds no grudges. This poem is featured in 'Benjamin Zephaniah - A Picture of Britain'.
No Problem
I am not de problem But I bare de brunt Of silly playground taunts An racist stunts, I am not de problem I am a born academic But dey got me on de run Now I am branded athletic, I am not de problem If yu give I a chance I can teach yu of Timbuktu I can do more dan dance, I am not de problem I greet yu wid a smile Yu put me in a pigeon hole But I a versatile.
These conditions may affect me As I get older, An I am positively sure I have no chips on me shoulders, Black is not de problem Mother country get it right, An just for de record, Sum of me best friends are white
