Edwin's Self Portrait

The Enhancement of Edwin

Early in his life, he’s been unsure of who he really is

Does he embrace his African  or is American side more

Which side would generate the most love from his peers

Which side would make him whole

However, he didn’t realize that both sides were needed because they both possessed a power 

A type of power both can’t live without, being black

Black power births a kind of understanding that illuminates all the galaxies in their truest colors

It wasn’t until he fully realized how important that is, that he was able to grow

Faced with an uneasy background, rising to the challenge is all he’s ever known to do in life

Our country is very physical, and we must learn to play defense

Hard work and determination are traits that he’s seen his family emulate throughout time

The love he receives from them is what makes him whole, and that's why he continues to shine

It’s understood that he doesn’t need to be received by others to be himself

However, spreading love and building relationships is still a crucial part of his person

Interactionism, attaching symbolic meaning to the relationships and behaviors of others 

That is what aids him in life

We can reject likeability to an extent, but no journey alone is an easy one 

He believes bringing people for the ride makes everything more enjoyable

His faith in God keeps him confident

That the decisions he makes in life will bring him success in the future

If he never makes a single friend on this Earth, he’ll never be alone because God walks with him That is why he is destined for greatness

His ability to be himself instead of aiming to be different from others

That is what makes him ingenuine

It’s what will eventually place him on the platform that he will stand on one day

A life full of sports, family, and happiness is what he wants to achieve

It’s what will continue to complete his person and display his identity to everyone

However, he’ll never forget that he was once a boy from East Orange

One who was unsure of himself, as well as where he belonged in life

He is Edwin Duodu

Edwin Duodu is me