Words that Shape Me

There is the saying that goes Sticks and stones may break my bones But words do not hurt me Words, that’s were it all started Words that stated we weren’t equal Words that stated we were a lower class Words that belittled our race These words did so much They did more than inflict physical pain These words tore down a race for generations These words help inflict so much hate But these words did not keep us down forever These words inspired leaders that were willing to fight Willing to fight against such prejudice and say “No More” Willing to back down no longer or cower But to fight for what they deserve Freedom, Equality, Justice The words that once hurt a race Now became words that inspired a movement A movement that is still being fought The right for equality for all