I tried to hide the darkness
but it showed upon my skin
I tried to hide the sorrow
but it showed up in my tears
I tried to hide the history
of over 500 years
but I lived it again and again
I tried to hide my features
with makeup and powder
but they just stood out louder and louder
I tried to hide my body
covered it in cloth
but it didn't matter what money had bought
I tried to hide my sisters
but knowing eyes could see
I tried to stop the hatred
but that will never be.
Deb Fowler
http://www.poemhunter.com/poem/darkness-53/
