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I Am the Bridge

I am the bridge—
Built strip by strip 
From the backs of newcomers 
And the tears of providers.

I do not falter
When footsteps cross me—
Colorful voices of change,
Fathers, asking for humanity,
Mothers protecting from insanity.

I was built between then and now
Carrying the legacies of those who refuse to whisper in their dreams. 
Voices planted in concrete.
To bloom in unity.

I am the bridge—
Nailed together with hope
Wrapped around each bolt.

I am the bridge—
Reaching over rivers and valleys 
Where stop signs tower but, anyways, we rally.

I am the bridge—
Where freedom lives
And fear says 'hey'
But we march anyway.

I am the bridge—
Holding strong and steady 
As history moves forward
It's equality we're moving towards.

I am the bridge—
Every step is to justice 
Each mile we reclaim
For the message lives.

And the message is and always has been...

Black is powerful. 

Amen.

black african americanconfidenceculturefree verse

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