Lo, don't feel oppressed with life
If you see only nigritude.
From this nigrescence you derive
Deep wisdom, liberty etude.
This grand opuscule'll play to you
If you are utt'rly open-eared,
Your orbs are light, your heart is pure
With no bitterness appeared.
Nice' be your day, if you are calm,
And you accept whatever is.
Compass and don't say "alas! "
Take up the gauntlet that displeases.
Great mystery of nigritude
's to hear heartfelt tender tune.
Екатерина Третьякова. 13.11.2005.