My eyes drooped, ‘twas late at night

My parents and I had a great big fight

And I pondered as to the nature of my plight
Why why oh why am I not white?

I fell asleep, a little bit later

Fancy thoughts, my dreams would cater

Of congratulations, a pat on the back

I woke up thinking, so much for that

Socially awkward, in the school I toil

My hair combed, rubbed with coconut oil

I wear khakis and don a plaid shirt

Yet people say I am not fashion alert

Soon enough in med school I'll be

Perhaps then, girls will notice me.

A pristine lab coat I'll don,

Over me, they'll surely fawn

I smell like garlic everywhere I walk

Behind my back I hear people talk

Black hair and brown skin they see

Even the Asians won’t accept me

I am a disappointment to the Indian name

I was kicked out of the house for bringing great shame

Even if I work hard every single night

‘tis not my fault that I am not white.