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A Dream Set Us Free


It all began with a fretful dream, nightmares of never being free. Waking up in cold sweats, startled by screams. And we dare have the courage to believe that one day we’ll be treated as human beings. After being robbed, scolded, and left with a shameful dignity that'll never elicit any sympathy. Though our souls are weeping a parallel symphony, aching to be diverted from this frailty No we aren't the same color you and me, but is it fair to treat us without any humanity? To beat us senseless with insecurities And leave us to tolerate the company of misery. One man's dream proved this grody lifestyle wasn’t our destiny. He imagined shades of black and white dancing in serene unity With rhythm guided by a peaceful harmony. He couldnt disregard this dream as an abandoned memory So he woke up and made it a reality He marched and fought for equality. and it was our lives he saved by having the nerve to be brave Brave enough to pave the way heroic enough to speak up and say that we've endured enough pain. No longer will we be perceived as slaves either give us the privilege or we'll take the liberty to walk free today
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LyricalMiracle
<p>Beautiful .&nbsp;</p>
MVP-Most Valuable Poet
having a dream has nothing to do with color its about going after whats yours racisim still exists because of ignorance and threats based on perception this poem displays emphatic points that needs to be heard-great job

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