The black man has been oppressed
His voice drowned out in vain
In a system that causes pain
In a lifelong fight against hate
Our black brothers and sisters have been oppressed
For far too long we've been ignored
Made to suffer, and even repressed
This is an outrage
Sellouts have been selling out
Claiming black lives matter is fabrication and a myth
Political parties be trying to divide us
To make us think that we're not anything
No one should ever have to endure such pain
A system that is built on greed
And powered by discrimination
Where the chances of a black man succeed
Are vastly reduced in comparison
In unjust decisions made by those in power
Their words and hands can kill
Creating a situation so bitter and sour
Black men and black women are dying
Not only by the minute
But also by the hour
Their innocence is their sin
Accused and doomed from the start
Punished because of the color of their skin
And the place of their birth
Society's hate drives the poisonous veil
Built thick, to dehumanize black lives
Making racism alive and well
To shield lofty goals and survive
Being black is not a crime
It's our truth to be respected
For in a world where racism reigned
No people of color were protected
Black is not a felony nor a misdemeanor
Neither life in prison nor a death sentence
Black is beautiful
Something that we all should know
It's time to make sure the world will never fail to show;
There's power in challenging norms
Power in diversity to which we will grow
Racism is extremely evil
No matter the cost
We will drag this issue up
We will prove the lies you've spoken wrong
Black Lives Matter.
- Mayhem
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Mr. Mayhem and the Prolific Dreamers
PoetryMayhem makes his debut to introduce you to his poetry. This features some new friends of his in addition to his side of the story.
