What it means to be black in America Poem, by Bookgirl, at My poetic side

We live in fear each and every waking day,

every time the t.v’s on we gotta stop and pray

pray for our lives and our loved one’s too,

but it’s nothing from the white man’s point of view.

Why can’t you hear us?

What about Rosa Parks and the bus?

She stood up for what’s right and so will I.

I will NOT be silenced,that much is true

Not until everyone is safe and has their rights,too

Give the police proper training!

So our black loved one’s lives can stop draining

The ones who have killed some of us, should be thrown in jail

Derek Chauvin should be in there without bail

For he committed an act of manslaughter,

Not even caring about George’s wife or daughter

People have lives to live and families to take care of,

they have a right to do that so just learn to love

we are ALL supposed to follow the rules and have rights,

So make your gun NOT the reason we say good night

Comments +

Pop64 September 29th, 2023 12:41
Your message is powerful and clear with the words you chose to pen here. The world really needs to learn how to be color blend, because it sure as hell should not matter. But the unfortunate truth is there are people who refuse to see, who refuse to change, who refuse to just human. Sorry for going on , but your words inspire. Keep writing!
David Wakeling September 29th, 2023 15:08
I have a dream today.The answer is to seek out your own and carry a gun.

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What it means to be black in America