Afro Garcon Et Fille, Acrylic on Canvas, Emmanuel Akolo, (2023)

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Emmanuel Akolo,
Afro Garcon Et Fille, 2023
Acrylic On Canvas
35 × 35 × 1 1/2 in | 88.9 × … Read more Emmanuel Akolo,
Afro Garcon Et Fille, 2023
Acrylic On Canvas
35 × 35 × 1 1/2 in | 88.9 × 88.9 × 3.8 cm
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Why do you protect me?
Is it because I am different?
Is it the way I act?
All I am is dark and sad,
so why me?

I know I am your little sister —
truth be told, I know.
But it's hard dealing with me sometimes
when I push you and say "GO."

How do you notice the sadness within?
I try so very hard to hide it.
My mind's so dark, my heart's so hurt,
the pain just keeps me blinded.
Your brotherly ways send sunshine rays,
your hugs protect me from danger.

So why do I push you away
when all you try to do is help?
Oh, dearest brother, I know it must hurt,
and I never meant it to.
So thank you very much —
just remember, I'll always love you. See less