I Am Black

I am Black, I am loved and I am beautiful
I can believe and I will achieve
Like Martin Luther King you can succeed
All you need to do is believe
Like Jackie Robinson and your fore Fathers, 
You can overcome the adversaries and negativity of this world
Like Barack Obama, you can climb the ladder
Just take one step and don't give up 
Like Rosa Parks stand firm and strong, you will overcome
Like Nelson Mandela never give up on your dream 
You come from a lineage of conquerors, King and Queens
Like the great Lewis Hamilton remain determined and ambitious
You will one day have your hopes and dreams
Copyright © | Year Posted 2009

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Bangalee Avatar
October 17, 2020 at 10:26 PM
We are black, we have hopes and dreams/// great write; thanks for sharing
Bulger Avatar
March 7, 2009 at 3:15 PM
This is beautiful... very inspiring piece, but do not exclude yourself from mastering great things as these heros of modern society did... You are unique and capable of achieving your dreams! "If you can perceive it, dream it, believe it, YOU CAN ACHIEVE IT!!!!" :Love, Lucinda
Howard  Avatar
September 16, 2017 at 2:47 PM
THANK YOU ITS ALWAYS A PLEASURE TO BE MOTIVATED AND INSPIRED BY OTHERS. Thank you for the word of encouragement
Howard  Avatar
September 16, 2017 at 2:47 PM
THANK YOU ITS ALWAYS A PLEASURE TO BE MOTIVATED AND INSPIRED BY OTHERS. Thank you for the word of encouragement
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