Every Day

As time passes, as days go by Our hearts are filled with content Grateful for the world we live in With security and privileges At times, we complain, we fight, we forgive How about those before our time? The struggles inflicted every day Tears and blood shed every day Hearts broken; children crying every day The crunching sound of agony can do so much But… those who rose above that The King, Rosa Parks, Janet Jackson Sit back, no they didn’t Cry in the corner, no they didn’t They put their foot down And reached to all, white or black Preaching equality and fairness Their bravery and confidence contagious Let us remember the problems they dealt with Every day Let us praise their determination and commitment Every day Let not Black History Month be once a year Rather Black History Month celebrated every day!