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Young Black and Free

My gratitude for Juneteenth

By Joe PattersonPublished about a year ago Updated about a year ago 1 min read
Top Story - June 2023

Young Black and Free. These are the words that best describe me and the best way to be.

Young Black and Free. This means I rise up from the mud knowing I’m a descendant of royal blood.

Young Black and Free. I’m thankful for the struggle because I wouldn’t be me without it. I will never doubt it.

Young Black and Free. June 19th is the greatest gift my home could give to me, the gift of liberty.

Young Black and Free. To the Lord up in Heaven I rejoice in a world where I can make my own choice.

Young Black and Free. That means I don’t have to be in hell again. There is no sin in my melanin.

Young Black and Free. Little Black boys and girls stand strong on your homeland strong.

Young Black and Free. I hope every young Black child can look in the mirror and see the beauty in a young Black me.

~~Dedicated to my ancestors who didn’t make it to Juneteenth.

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Joe Patterson

Hi I'm Joe Patterson. I am a writer at heart who is a big geek for film, music, and literature, which have all inspired me to be a writer. I rap, write stories both short and long, and I'm also aspiring to be an author and a filmmaker.

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Comments (16)

  • Isis Lyons 12 months ago

    Amazing ❤️

  • Novel Allenabout a year ago

    Amen brother, Amen. For the truth shall set us free.

  • Gloria Andersonabout a year ago

    Hi, Great Job! I am a new comer. Be inspired, Keep writing. Gloria.

  • Jerold Gervacioabout a year ago

    I feel you

  • Mark Grahamabout a year ago

    One must always remember their history and try not to repeat it.

  • MT Poetryabout a year ago

    Thank you for sharing this incredible piece of poetry that celebrates the essence of being young, Black, and free.👏🙌 Congrats on Top story💕🥰

  • Judey Kalchik about a year ago

    Joe- I was cheering you on, couplet after couplet. I especially liked 'There is no sin in my melanin." And then you chose to honor those that could not rejoice in this day of remembrance. And I sobered right up. Well-done!

  • Caroline Janeabout a year ago

    The repetition you use is spot on for this!! Nicely done. ❤️

  • Cendrine Marrouatabout a year ago

    Excellent! Thank you! Congratulations on the Top Story!

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  • 📝Powerful enough for me 🫶🏾💯‼️ Well done and Also Congratulations on your Top Story❤️‼️🎊

  • Clyde E. Dawkinsabout a year ago

    BRAVO!!! BRAVO!!!! I love this so much!!! Happy Juneteenth!!! And congrats on Top Story! Something this beautiful and powerful SHOULD BE Top Story!

  • Dana Crandellabout a year ago

    Very well written, Joe! Congratulations on Top Story!

  • Lamar Wigginsabout a year ago

    Happy Juneteenth! Way to recognize and represent!!! 💖

  • Tiffany Gordon about a year ago

    Very nice!

  • Real Poeticabout a year ago

    Happy Juneteenth ! Amazing message in this poem.

  • Julia Schulzabout a year ago

    Nice work!

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