I AM

I AM…

I am… 

struggling. 

I wonder what fruit the struggle will bear. 
I hear the drums from the Motherland calling to me,
and they ask, when will you answer? 

I see too many people look the other way. 
 
I am… 

unknown. 
 
I pretend that no one will ever allow “strange fruit” to be produced. 
I feel blessed that my ancestors have given me the quality of life that I have.  
I touch everyone that I can. 
I worry that on a day of selfishness,  

I may miss someone I could have helped. 
I cry when I see babies not being loved.

 

I am… 

a rough cut. 
 
I understand that I must stay true to myself. 
I say the words “strength,” “discipline,” and “love” 

“strength,” “discipline,” and “love” 

“strength,” “discipline,” and “love” 

“strength,” “discipline,” and “love” 

“strength,” “discipline,” and “love” 

 …every morning. 

I dream of tolerance. 
I try to live my dream. 
I hope others will take on major roles,
in the acting out of my dream. 

I am… 

unfinished.

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