No Peace On the Streets

 

Disgust and anger. That's what I see. A young African American in this deceit. I can't even go on the street People see me and think many things, but I know I have ideas, notions and dreams. I'm like everyone else trying to be. Trying to make it in this country that's so called free. Why is my color such an issue for you? Don't you have something better to do? What ever happened to love and peace? The world at my fingers, all lies portrayed by He, who governs me. I wanted retribution, but all I got was Robert and Gladys' freed son. Yes, I was drilled on my history. I know Martin, Fredrick, Malcolm, Rosa, Mae and Shirley My people endure lashings and were in prison. All for it to be pushed aside and be swayed by some random women.

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