Black and Proud

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    Black and Proud

     How far have we courageously come
    from slave ships to scary seas of endless cotton
    quick hissing whips whisper a loud welcome
    from leprous clay footed gods in black buttons

    How far have we bravely fought
    from foreign battle fields to our own lawns
    where many fine brothers fell and were caught
    in mute graves they lie still to senseless puns

    How much have we sadly lost so far
    a black heritage fading at each new dawn
    Africa stands bereaved for her stolen stars
    twinkling in bleak heavens gazed upon by none

    What did we so dearly gain in all this
    a strong heart beating with nagging questions
    an energy pulsing without rest, sleep or peace
    searching for answers we dare not mention

    Alas we have come quite far indeed
    walking tall in strengths of fathers unknown
    loving deeper than racial lines for those in need
    living by ancient rules not spoken but shown

    Tender shoots from old roots will soon unveil
    black pride our glorious stars, I humbly hail !

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    che234 commented on Black and Proud

    11-09-2011

    At times we feel an ancient connection to our roots in our struggle to aspire higher, to achieve the perfection of our individuality in life and to those who are doing a good job at being Black and making they rest of us proud I dedicate this poem to you.
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    Poetry is not an expression of the party line. It's that time of night, lying in bed, thinking what you really think, making the private world public, that's what the poet does.

    Allen Ginsberg (1926-1997) U.S. poet.

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