black man…
look and see
what you can be..
there is hope
in a world
where you thought
you were lost..
let his face
and the race
that he has won
be the inspiration
that gives your soul
the elation
to rise above..
there is nothing
you can’t do..
see the vision
and grab the reality..
know that being
a casualty
is not an option..
feel the power
in your being
and notice the reflection
of what you are seeing
in the mirror
is strength
courage
and wisdom..
take the pain
that has rained
inside of you
for so many moons
and use it as a tool
to unlock the chains
that have bound you..
and those stereo-typical names
that have surrounded you
will no longer
penetrate your soul..
be bold..
take control
of your divinity..
wear the crown
of those kings
before you..
the time
is
now..
no more excuses
of being “held down”..
no more sleeping
on responsibilities..
no more running away
from the seeds
that you have spread..
the time
is
now..
to get ahead
of the game
and stop placing blame..
who are you?
isn’t your blood the same
that ran thru
those that gave their lives
in order for you to strive
to be better?
the time
is
now..
to get together
with your fellow brethren
and build a strong foundation..
create a nation
of warriors
that will follow your lead..
plant seeds
of pride
inside the minds
of your community..
help the sistren
who hold up your back see
how solid you can be..
we need you..
so today
as we have marked history
please make the vow
right now
to become
the sun
that will glow
across this land
YES YOU CAN!!!!
Copyright © Mahogony Diva / Cheatham Graphix LLC 2008. All Rights Reserved.
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Watching Barack Obama win this election has given me new hope for my brothas'. Never once have I cancelled my confidence in them, but I know there are many of my brothas' that felt the foot of Amerika on their neck. I'm hoping that watching Obama as President of the United States will give them the hope that they need to reach for higher ground. I hope that this moment in history let's them know that they can do anything! YES YOU CAN!
~Diva
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