Going through the day
Feeling good to be alive
Have family and friends
In a country where I can thrive
Doing what I can
To make this world a better place
Shine a light upon injustice
Trying to eradicate the hate
For while our brothers and our sisters
Continue to live in fear
While too many just see their color
Wanting them all to disappear
Ahmaud Arbery, Breonna Taylor,
George Floyd tragically gone
Yet, these injustices persist
While too many have just moved on
If you’ve never been afraid
Of living just as you were born
Being seen as inferior
Even worthless or ignored
When will more finally see
My Black sisters and Black brothers
I see you, I love you
And I’m glad that you were born
For you add value to this world
With your talents and your gifts
While the glorious shades of your skin
Add beauty only you can give
You are strong
You are worthy
And all of this you know
But until you are truly free from hate
You’ll never walk alone.
©️ By Rachel Basden Feb. 23, 2021
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