I Am
I am strong and determined
I wonder about world peace, socialism and hate
I respect all regardless of race
No matter how they may act towards me
I hear crickets beneath my feet
I see shadows soaring around me
I want equality for my black skin
Cause where we are at now, we can lose or win
I am strong and determined
I pretend to be a superwoman, no one can stop me
I feel God’s hand upon me
I touch God and God touched me from my head to my feet
I fear no man, woman or beast
I will never succumb to defeat
I worry about mass destruction and murder everyday
I worry will it ever go away
I worry about these young people getting a better life
With no more turmoil, disease, war or strife
I hope for democracy, justice and world peace
These three little words fail to exist
I cry seeing racism, disrespect and pain
No one wants to take the blame
No one feels the pain
No one feels ashamed
I am strong and determined
I understand the universal energy in me
I say respect, have pride and dignity
No matter how low you have fallen to Satan the beast
I dream of God cleansing the world’s soul
Protecting the elders as they grow old
I try to smile even when I am down
Cry like a baby when no one’s around
I am strong and determined
Who is going to stop me!
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