Songs of a People
Ebony love songs, ebony fears
fashioned to survive the years,
soulful music laced with tears
cry of love as evening nears.
Rhythm of the indigo light
railroad melody of night
bluesy to survive the plight
soulful record of the fight
Lena Horne, the Count and Duke
a swing and style with human truth
All that heart could raise the roof
blasting from a corner juke.
What other music could compete
with the syncopated beat
of dancing male and female feet
as saxes spill into the street?
Ebony love songs, ebony hope
freedom from the invisible ropes
singing for a brighter scope
reaching for the unsung note.
11/20/17
Copyright © Janis Thompson | Year Posted 2017
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