If You Don't Mind My Saying (For Black History)
Poem
Saying
No human,
No animal,
Nor machine.
This month, should
Lean.
Exert
Exert
Exert
Saying
No to a shackling chain,
No scream in pain,
Nor calling the N name.
This month, should
Gain!
Exert
Exert
Exert
Saying
No hating,
No separating,
Nor water hosing.
This month, shouldn't
Be loathing.
Exert
Exert
Exert
Saying
No slavery,
No bravery,
Nor the lowest of degree.
This month, should
Be free.
Exert
Exert
Exert
If you don't mind my saying...
For Black History!
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Comments (2)
A strong call to action for equality and justice.
This was very well written and had a power about it! Great work, KA!