The Calling of Names

He went to being called a colored man after answering to “hey, nigger.” Now that's a big jump, anyway you figger. Hey, Baby, watch my smoke. From colored man to Negro, With the N in caps, was like saying Japanese instead of saying Japs. I mean, during the war. The next big step was a change for true, From Negro in caps to being a Jew. Now, Sing, Yiddish Mama. Light, Yellow, Brown and Dark-brown skin, were okay colors to describe him then. He was a Bouquet of Roses. He changed his seasons like an almanac. Now you'll get hurt if you don't call him “Black.” Nigguh, I ain't playin’ this time.