Those who withstood

In my role
as a Griot
of a proud
and mighty people
no equals or sequels
to those
who withstood
the indignities
of hate and vitriol
in the antebellum,
give this one
words so he can
tell the others…
ensuring that our
stories don’t vanish
from the face
of the Earth…
instead they will disperse,
making the children
impervious to those
who are uncouth
while savoring lies,

wrapped in a
flag from those
who pledge
fealty to hypocrisy.

But the children,
fortified with aspirational notions
of filling cups,
healing the broken
and forlorn…

that said…
fuck racism,
patriarchy and
the divinity
of ignorance…
are you serious?
When independent thinking…
is tantamount
to sinking
in the watery depths
or sunken places.

Published by Shun P. Writes

Author, Genealogist, Writer, Poet, Podcast Host, possessor of 2 cents, Blogger and eternal student of life, who harbors a firm belief in his Grandmother's mantra that: "People need to get off of their rump and do something". All while keeping in mind that a cheering section will often get in the way. View all posts by Shun P. Writes