Cosmopolite

Georgia Douglas Johnson, 1880 – 1966

Not wholly this or that,

But wrought

Of alien bloods am I,

A product of the interplay

Of traveled hearts.

Estranged, yet not estranged, I stand

All comprehending;

From my estate

I view earth’s frail dilemma;

Scion of fused strength am I,

All understanding,

Nor this nor that

Contains me.