Ici,
personne ne porte attention à moi.
Tout le monde semble se connaître.
Des sourires se dessinent sur les visages,
j'entends même leurs rires complices.
Sans ami, je garde le silence.
Je me sens coupé du monde.
Et surtout, je suis le seul Noir.(Here, no one pays attention to me. Everyone seems to know each other. Smiles appear on their faces, I even hear their complicit laughter. Without a friend, I remain silent. I feel cut off from the world. And above all, I'm the only black person.)
An autofiction that tackles the issue of racism and is rooted in reality, a factor of identification for young people. This narrative poetry is presented in an airy, graphic layout. This powerful text comes alive with a unique rhythm and musicality.
Finalist - Prix Espiègle 2024 - Middle and High School (12-17 years old)
