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What About America You’re Thankful For?

Photo credit: Sebastiaan Stam

 

You asked, “What about America you’re thankful for?

I answered, “the women who saw no bias–no color,”

march side by side even when the torrents try

to drown their voice in the deep blue sea;”

The children I birth and the men who fought to protect us,

for the rights of the God bless land of the free.

You asked, “What about America you’re thankful for?”

I tell you, “The pioneers who battered searching

for a home to live. The polished men and women in their crisped suit

and elegant dress, the best perfume, giving beautiful gifts

to the poor, the weary, sick, needy & speechless; to silences the voice of injustice.

You asked again, “tell me what about America you’re thankful for?”

I answered, “I am thankful for business men who drives

the best motors, wishing we would disappear; the pen, used

in fine script to conceal the plans to eradicate the ones

who appears wise & foolish for your Gain!

Even when we wish to have our own speakers

To make things clear, free us from bondage as tears flow

Marching, with signs to stop the ‘ism’

We hear each time someone dies and the word,

“Make America great again! “Keep hope alive!”

Black Lives Matter!! All lives Matter!!

Our lives Matter!!!

While tears flow from our eyes,

many lives are broken and in great big plight;

from ammunition, experiments—you created!

Still you ask, “What about America you’re thankful for?

I Breathe, inhale and exhale and say, “In respect to the Most High God,”

“I am thankful, the God Bless, America never told us any lie!!!!!

Empress Journee

About the author

empressjournee

I am a graduate of Medgar Evers College (M.E.C.); mother of three, grandmother and great grand. I love to read great books and listen to podcasts that uplift my consciousness; sharing historical view of the different shades of color, the various culture, the way we all are connected, the musical genius throughout the world and the works that are done to help us tap into ourselves and know that we are worthy. I also love to write poetry and sing. There was a moment that now phase in another aspiration of my life, I felt singing was a forum—a path to take, that helps to voice, express my thoughts, in time where I was struggling, battling something I did not understand and what I was going through; feeling unsupportive. Although, there was some support, especially from my love ones, the challenges I faced was mostly internal.
I am so grateful for the grace I have been given to be able to write my poetic thoughts, that is my freedom. I was a part of a journey that taught me lessons and motivate me that preparation is a must to face a world that may not be ready for a new rising star. Thank you for taking the time to read my poetry. I especially wanted to give honor to my mother who is no longer in the physical, as well as my natural father for the knowledge of health before he departed from this planet. Also, I would like to thank you my supporter for being on this journey with me even at times when the journey seems unclear. May we appreciate the blessings that has been given to us, as we continue to soar, as we reach a place of true jubilee.
Empress Journee