A powerful collection of 11 poems from a Black father to his son — written to instill strength, faith, and pride through life’s trials. These words are personal, yet universal — a voice of wisdom for every young Black man becoming who he was born to be..

Author's Note

"I wrote these poems to prepare my son for the world. But in doing so, I realized every young Black man needs to hear them. May these words remind you that you are powerful, worthy, and never alone."
— Robert Burns