Stolen Lives
They robbed us of our jewels and made us poor
Our souls are dying as we spend eternity locked in their cages
The government threw away our key, shutting sunlight away
From us: yet giving us darkness
Some of us hear our young bloods crying
Yet when we reach out, it was only a faint image
We see what's not there, and want what we've left behind
The days are stretching as far as the Mississippi River
And we search for something, something that a lot of our past
Brothers searched for, but without luck
They remain blinded by the wrong path they follow, being in
Control of the Devil that drown them into the dark world
However, the things I search for are the Truth, Hope, and Forgiveness
I have learned that the Truth is God, the Truth is the right
Way into God's embrace, that so, we'll be forgiven, given hope
And have an everlasting life
'Cause the justice system we have now, I don't agree with it
I will exercise justice in walking with God
I will exercise justice in getting out of the cycle
I will exercise justice by saving lives, teaching and leading others
These people judge us because of our race, heritage, and culture
But one judge I will stand before when the time comes is God
Till the end of this story comes, I will sit in this empty cell
Not reminiscing, but praying to the only [true] God for
No more stolen lives
Post Comments
Poetrysoup is an environment of encouragement and growth so only provide specific positive comments that indicate what you appreciate about the poem. Negative comments will result your account being banned.
Please
Login
to post a comment
Turn off ads, get more exposure for your poetry, and get more features with a
Premium Membership.
