What Once was Ours
Standing in this shadow of a life
cloaked in my ancestors grief
A potential seized by panic, and insecurity
I'm questioning
Were all of our footsteps frozen
There was a time we fought but that spark was put out by a liquid dream they sold us to quiet our spirit
It split our tounges and turned us against our loved ones
It is us who became the enemy
Our bravery died a thousand deaths
Leaving our hearts on our doorsteps
We've since been taught to run away
But I still hear the drums pulsing in my chest like a heartbeat
Copyright © Kelly Hawkins | Year Posted 2024
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