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"Perspective of an Invisible People"

Struggling for over four hundred years
Drowning in rivers of tears
Throughout the country's history
Accepting black people, still a mystery
Since the country's discovery, we've been abused 
Standing with strength, will prevent us from being misused
Visualizing the country's brutal truth
Unable to get pass the sleuth
I dare you ask for our credentials
Having proven already, our potential
Creating a kerfuffle with the Supreme Court nominee
It's not a surprise who they want it to be
Hell bent on dumbing us down
Because the uneducated continue to frown
Continuing with this sordid past
Wondering how long the abuse will last
The country's demographics are diverse
Yet the blended family is not the worst
Giving misinformation about race
Slamming those untruths in our face
Trying to rewrite history, by banning books
Common criminals, they're all crooks
Never allow your life to be stagnated
Let your successes be celebrated
Don't allow yourself to be a pity party
Focus on the positive result, as hearty
Don't throw crumbs to patronize us
Black people stay strong, as we must
Rise up from the foot stool
Be strong, resilient, with our rules
This two party system should be about democracy
But daily is being made a mockery
The Constitution is not a document of healing
But rather a play on our feelings
Self-evident, is all of the hatred
As we are still being degraded
We are constantly seen as a threat
There really is a difference, I bet
We are not just others, we are brothers
Relying on the convictions of our mothers
Family is all we got
Embrace it or not
The resolve for black people is God
Answered prayers gives a nod
Dam if we do, Dam if we don't
Think about what you want
Black people, continue to be you
We can only progress with what we do
Continue to be intentional and selfless
Whatever your truth, be willing to confess
We are unique and complex
Don't allow yourselves to be vexed
Two Americas, separate and not so equal
Realizing we are living in a sequel
In spite of progress made
It seems we have nothing to trade
We see vividly, white privilege portrayed
It's still clear we are being betrayed
Will there come a time, when black people get a foot hold
Maybe being intentional and bold
Social ills and police brutality
A true construct in reality
Politics is just a game
The more things change, the more they stay the same
I've never understood their reasoning
It's like a gourmet meal without seasoning
Your dislike is because of the color of our skin
With such a separatist view, we can't win
Unbalanced equity in the law
Forces us to use a claw
Our children are the future
Don't allow the doctor to miss a suture
Think about the many possibilities
They continue to shirk their responsibilities
No protection for babies unborn  
After birth, they are left torn
Constantly preaching, you must not abort
Yet they offer policies to remove support
Healthcare is critical for survival
But Politicians are so unreliable
Crime is an ill of society
Comes in illegal variety
Jealousy, wide spread within our ranks
We don't have collateral for the banks
We will never receive earned reparations
Our options to stay afloat, are inspirations
They're laser focused on suppressing our vote
We shouldn't overlook this action, but take note
Determined commitment for authoritarian rules
They must think that Black people are fools
The more black people gain
Still permanent scars of pain
Moving in modern day slavery
Strengthens our resolve and bravery
This country owes us nothing
Simply seeking an opportunity for something
Through it all, God has us covered
Shielding a people from being smothered 

Authored by: Floyd Lee Neal Jr.                                    March 19, 2022
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