A Black History Dedication

This is a recognition of one’s own definition and admiration of others dedication of making a stand, even in their final hour showing strength and power or much ample power I should say. 

The ones who fell astray of the rules created by their self-proclaimed

masters leaving the mistreatment as animals and the consequence of death by hangings, the separations of families, and the rape of women and children,

thus being forced to work in fields and extreme conditions with back lashes and other bodily wounds far, far, far from healing.

The ones who aided in the creation of the secret majestic paths known as the underground railroads, freeing themselves and others knowing if they were to be caught that the penalty was instant death.

The ones who made the ultimate sacrifice, risking and giving their lives in the civil war fighting to help abolish slavery.

The ones who learned to educate themselves to read and write reaching some of the highest strides in America’s history but only to have their recognition stolen and given to someone else for false credit.

The ones who died in violent ignorance of just being different in their own shade of color. The ones who dare not move to the back of the bus and the ones who definitely had a dream, last name ending in king.

The ones who still fight and the ones who fought and gave their lives for civil and equal rights for all who is black, for can you imagine how bad things would be today if they were still like they were in the past.

For this is a black history dedication. 

 

Author's Note

Tell me what you think this just came to me in jumbles and jumbles so i just started writing.

Reviews

[therisa]

As a minority, within a minority, I understand the power, which Rev. King unleased, when he stood up for human rights, by placing his life, on the line. But, the struggle isn't limited to just a person's skin colour, but stretches far beyond.

We, as the rest of society, needs to realize the brutality, which was inflicted upon innocent people, because of their skin colour. Thank you, keeping this struggle, in the forefront.

[kelvin]

Thank you very much, for this beautiful place we lived wasn't always a beautiful place for everyone to live again I thank you for having a eyeful insight

[therisa]

Your welcome, Kelvin.

[Donna]

This is a very true part of our history and very sad! Your last paragraph got to me. If things were the same today as in the past, I wouldn't want to live in a world like that! Nicely written my friend!

[kelvin]

You right, I wouldn't want to live in those times either but many are still stuck in those time today, sad but true. Thank you for your words. Friend indeed

[SHEEMA HUQ]

this is a sound, high quality, exceptionally written tribute, very moving and thought provoking, I love your style, great work

[kelvin]

Hey I'm really glad you like this one for it's not just writing for its a truth in many depth I thank you

[SHEEMA HUQ]

I think that it is so important to shed new light on black/majority world history, which has either been, erased, unrecorded, dismissed or overshadowed through centuries of inequality

you are welcome Kelvin

[kelvin]

Yes I agree with you and I feel things of history shouldn't be forgotten or hidden from the ones who want to know the truth thank you for your thoughts.

[Sami Khalil]

A great dedication. Well done as alwyas dear poet...:)

[kelvin]

well thank you my friend and I see you decided to comment not worrying about the ignorance of others I appreciate it as always.

[Sami Khalil]

Yes . You are right . Some people can be nosy and judgmental when they don't know me or even have seen let alone dealt with me. You are welcome...:)

[kelvin]

Yep Yep

[Sami Khalil]

^^~^^ :)

[jacob erin-cilberto]

i very much agree with this piece...and feel much sorrow for how we treat our fellow man...

there should be much guilt over that...we did it to the native americans when we came to this land...

it seems for some that it is our right...but i'd like to know who gave us that "right"!

i wish many more folks would read this poem...

jacob

[kelvin]

Yes indeed and I do thank you very much for taking the time to read this for people do have evil and careless ways.

[Marie]

This is a wonderful dedication to these brave people.

[kelvin]

thank you very much Miss Marie I appreciate it

[Frieda P]

A sad but true part of our history and culture. You bring light to these tragic events with a wonderful tribute here. Kudos my friend, nicely pen'd.

[kelvin]

Thank you oh so much I feel I still didn't give it justice but thank you very much.