For African Americans
Hardship began before birth
They have never been
Acknowledged
For their worth
Depending on the colour
Of your skin
Seems to decide whether
People look withing
Having coloured skin determines
whether you're accepted
or whether you're rejected
income is lower
poverty is higher
success to succeed
is their desire
rightfully so
stand tall with them
help them grow
unite as one
the world we will show.
George Floyd the gentle giant
To his family and friends
He was reliant
Trying to turn his life around
Too little too late
His fate was crowned
An unarmed Black Man
Who died at the arms of the
Police
This kind of behaviour towards
Black people MUST cease
Unfortunately, life goes on
Without guarantees
Spread the love
Not the hate
I think this will be the
Ongoing debate.
About the Creator
Janelle barker
Author of emotives
Poetry is powerful
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