BURGEONING TRIBULATION

Sufi Asaata Springer (16)

Burgeoning tribulation 

 I’ve learned about Lewis 

I’ve learned about Clark 

I’ve learned of their history about every part 

But thinking of mine that’s where it goes dark 

While my people were taken and forced to embark 

I know of Columbus 

I’ve heard about Lincoln 

But not of the chains that they had us linked in 

Nothing of what my ancestors tackled 

Except for the fact their ankles were shackled 

When it comes to their past they’ve never been blinded 

Our lessons in history are always one sided 

white ancestors legends we’re always reminded 

But it’s nothing but whispers when it comes to what mine did 

What about Malcolm?

What happened to Douglass?

Or the thousands of others who fought for our justice 

What happened to Tubman? 

Or Ida B. Wells? 

And the knowledge that told us they stood up for themselves 

What about Hurston ?

Or Robert S. Abbott?

Individuals who reached for success and they grabbed it 

We’re more than our skin

We’re strong and courageous 

Our faith is undying our strength is contagious 

So know their faces know their names 

These are the ones who changed the game

Our ancestors spoke up without hesitation

And decided to be linked by their liberation