Amilcar
Genius is not a gift to amass self
But must produce and share
The legacy of hunger planted in us
Must grow dreams that men can reap.
Amilcar, you are my perfect genius
Found only in an emancipator's heart;
You are our Bolivar, and Tousaint
You are the Fanon in a soldier's heart.
I hope they taught the people
How corn must be grown for the table,
How to grow what they eat and save
What the ants cannot carry away. You
Taught us men do not fight for ideas,
But for their belly and their children's
Dream. I hope they do not turn schools
Into soldier barracks constantly. I hope
My people listen to you and are free.
I want you to ring in freedom's heart.
Copyright © David Smalling | Year Posted 2012
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