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Backbone

by ashley.bass

We shall be free And not conspire thee. To only then can Our race breathe liberty. Thy soul shall have justice And our skin will suffice. Each must make a mark In society to have full propriety. Thy pride must be strong In the chest to fight wrong. Be bold and make gold To prove our black backbone's. Trust in thee. We will alway's be free.
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jwiener
The language you use in this poem gives it a very strong, almost spiritual vibe. Have you ever written a Sonnet, using a similar tone? Check out how and more in the "Resources" section.

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