Remember Your Roots
Never forget where you came from,
As you walk in chains,and whips rain on your backs,
As you drag the chains,like beasts and dogs,
As you lie in cages,when the night falls,
As you are fed with leftovers,even that you fight for,
But remember that your mother bore and gave you life,
Remember that your land and colour gave you identity,
Never forget where you came from.
Hold on to life,you'll need every breath,
As you walk the hills,rocky and thorny bushes,
As you go down on your knees,to carry brutes on your backs,
Hold on to dear life,every step shall count,
As you tread the darkest forests,and walk the steepest terrains,
As you act as sacrificial lambs,to protect your masters-
Hold on..
Never forget where you came from.
When they bury you alive,
Remember the earth is your mother;
When they molest those of your blood,
Or act animal on you,
Remember the earth shall swallow them;
When they batter you for fun,
When they use you to satisfy their 'hunting',
Remember the earth watches your tears,
Never forget where you came from.
So like animals you match forth,
Keep on going like you're paid to survive;
As you sweat that of blood and tears as well,
Wipe them off and keep on going;
As you get exhausted and feel like quitting,
Drag yourself like it's good to live like this:
For a day shall come,and your legs shall be free,
A day shall come,you'll head these people,
A day shall come,you'll save those of your kind,
A day shall come,you'll regain to your kind,the lost glory
Never forget where you came from
Copyright © Benson Langat | Year Posted 2016
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