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Who I Have Become


The Leaders of Yesterday have become Me Their Skin and Bones have become Me Their Heartbeat, Mind and Spirit have become Me Their Strength, Perseverance and Determination have become Me Their Voice, Prayers and Vision have become Me Their Blood, Sweat and Tears have become me Their Dreams of the Future have become Me Who Have I Become THEM MY African and African-American Ancestors who have Paved the Way and Molded Me to be the Best I can Be As they look Down on Me Is THEIR Reflection they See
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Blake Escoe
Who I have become.

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