How Soon We Forget (A Poem For Our Youth)A Poem by Eddie Phillips We forget all the sacrifices and the blood that was spent. The degradation of being forced to give up your seat.
Time may have passed but our memory shouldn't be clogged. We sang old hymns like "We Shall Overcome!" Bricks were tossed and there was senseless loss of life.
Malcolm X & Dr. Martin Luther King:
We have become heedless people who choose to forget. Each night we watch as hundreds are slain.
I wrote this poem to simply say: We have to stop and remember our yesterdays! The truth of knowing that freedom can be contrary. "By Any Means Necessary!" To make a generation we have a while to go.
Stop killing the future and remember our past.
Forget all your stupid hatreds and let love reign. Racism is taught but another truth can be learned. With patience and compassion racism can be turned. Our ancestors gave all so that we could survive. Honor their memory and remember your pride. © 2012 Eddie Phillips © 2021 Eddie PhillipsAuthor's Note
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8 Reviews Added on March 15, 2013 Last Updated on January 5, 2021 Tags: How Soon We Forget (A Poem For O AuthorEddie PhillipsDenver, COAboutWriter, Scholar, Martial Artist, Poet, etc. I write everything. Whatever is on my heart comes through my pen. I do not limit myself to only write what I think. I write what I feel. I write a lot .. more..Writing
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