1 LIE
They said we could walk on this side of the road
with peace and humanity.
They said we could ride this bus
with dignity and freedom.
They said we could eat supper here
with our shade on our sleeves.
They said we could attend school
with civilization and equality
They said we were free of brutality.
The bodies build as the lies do so.
2 My Brother
My brother was shot
My brother was killed
Before my eyes
His pride was taken away
My brother was a shade darker than you
And you killed my brother
2 My Brother,
Why they do this?
Was it because you were innocent?
Was it because you were minding your own business?
Or was it because you were unarmed?
My brother, O’my brother
They’re going to be forgiven
For what they did to you
But your legacy will haunt their lives
Forever
My brother.
3 Goodbyes
I am not the messenger.
I am not the fault.
I am not the spiral of silence.
I am not the patient.
I am angry.
I am a homeowner.
I am a daughter.
I am a mother.
I am a sister.
I am a black activist.
I am a helper.
I am a doctor.
I am a teacher.
I am a movement.
I am a human.
Treat us as we are.
4 Letter Word
When the days past
The bodies begin to pile.
Voice of our speeches risen
The color of our skin grew.
As it grew,
We knew the 4 letter word
will swell and leave us scared.
The push
We had
The word,
We didn’t.
Last Try
Today,
this is our moment,
to relive and possess.
My sisters,
My brothers,
Today we will overcome
We will make the freedom
Today,
We will stop the crime
We will wear our shade on our sleeves
With pride
With dignity
With freedom.
We will smell the long living roots in the air
We will come in the center
Hold hands
and become harmony.
One more time,
Praise it.
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