Dear America
Inspired by my Ancestry...
Dear America,
As I look back over the history...
My eyes swell with tears and bitterness,
Why kidnap and bring us here?
America is supposed to be the land of the free...
But their cost is our souls
And they smile with glee...
We changed the regulations
And now they can not believe...
What was meant to hurt us has established us free?...
Now we will rule as Kings and Queens
We were meant to be...
Assess me with the things I need
And I'll Fly Like Phillis Wheatley!
What's meant to halt you
Was a Blessing in disguise...
No longer can you capture and steal our pride!
The joke was on you...
Build me up as a mistake,
But you can't Break me down...
My melanin skin is my crown 👑
Thank you to my Ancestors,
For showing us, to
Learn it their way
But Do it our way!
I wish I Could take back the pain,
But If I do then we wouldn't have a name!
So we learned to grow with the change
And changed the pain!
Christ Died for our Togetherness...
Many sacrifices Stood up for instability,
Never again will we wear our skin in Shame!
Kill us or shoot us down
But you have to live with the annoyance
Of never getting Rid of us!
Still, we rise and take more accomplishments under our name...
With a Smile and a Crown
We will Remain!
Ps. Equality
Below are Some insights into her Life that I Took a Screenshot also Her poem that inspired my piece is posted 😉❤️
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Comments (25)
This was the piece that introduced me to you!! (or one of the first two or three of yours I found after joining Vocal) I still love this one. Gosh man - I don’t know which of these amazing pieces of yours I would pick to submit. (Sorry this was totally unhelpful 🤦♂️)
Powerful and inspiring poem! And thank you for sharing a little bit about Phillis 😁
Stunning and speaks so many truths ❤️❤️❤️ Thank you for sharing Phyllis Wheatley's poem too ❤️
WOW! You flame-broiled this one Zo! gorgeous work! You made my back straighten with pride after reading this one! Such awesome, meaningful work! BRAVO!!!!!!!✊🏾🎉👏🏾👐🏾🙏🏾
you always write beautiful and soulful!
One of my faves. Loved it. RIP Phyllis.
Powerful poem. Poignant and such a strong call to action. Loved this one
Wow, where did you find that photo of Phyllis Wheatley? I only ever find the same two depictions. I was going to use her as the basis for a previous challenge this year, but couldn't get it all together in time. I love her poetry. And I love how you took flight with the inspiration!
Beautiful job, dear one! This piece was profound. Thank you for writing your heart into this! SO much power behind every word.
I love your insight on this powerful tribute to our African American ancestors brought over here forcefully.
This outstanding 👏👏👏😊👍
Outstandingly proud splendidly written!!!💖💖💕
So much pain and loss for so little gain. This is a powerful one Lonzo. I'm saddened and frustrated by what was done to people who looked different from those with the guns. Beyond that, I'm in no position to comment. Well done as always, my friend! 💗
Powerful & proud. I do believe in your cadences I hear a hint of Amanda Gorman. Wonderful poem!
Very powerful. I appreciated the bio of Phyllis Wheatly at the end.
Lonzo, I love how you proudly embrace your history and heritage. You do it so beautifully. Thank you for sharing such a meaningful You did a great job with it.
Lonzo, thank you for being here. Your passion and fire shines through clear and bright in your writing. Our world needs You. Thank you for sharing this amazing piece with us. You made my moment richer for having taken the time to read your words.
Awesome. I love it.
Powerful, honest, and true. Love it so much.
So much power...so much truth...
Amen!!! 👏👏👏 🙏
Beautiful and painful and raw and hopeful. Wonderfully balanced emotionally with such a clear voice. Nicely done.
Wow. I'm speechless. Well done.
I love how heartfelt your poetry is, I literally have not come across one I haven't liked. Great work!
Hard to find words, Lonzo. Beautifully said, tragically heard, prayers for now and the future. 🥰