Summary
This webpage contains a powerful poem titled "Hey Black Man" that reflects the struggles and pain of being a black man in America.
Abstract
The poem "Hey Black Man" is a poignant exploration of the experiences and emotions of a black man living in America. The author describes the pain and fear associated with being a black man, highlighting the history of slavery and discrimination that continues to impact their lives today. The poem speaks of the anger that bubbles within the soul and the strength derived from ancestral struggles. It emphasizes the importance of not allowing setbacks to derail progress and the necessity of remembering the sacrifices made by forefathers. The poem calls for healing broken human ties and building a new future based on equality.
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It’s not easy wearing these dark shoes A black man’s shoes are painful And covered in the dust Of slave shacks
Living in America in fear Of life being blasted to bits Due to fear of the melanin Coloring his skin
He wonders does his black life matter Navigating through daily struggles Anger bubbling in his soul Ancestral strength keeps him moving towards the goal
Can’t allow mishaps to derail To fail is not on the agenda Continue in memory of forefathers Who did die at the whip Hangman’s noose Let’s lose history
It’s not a mystery Blood soaks the soil of the USA Not in the past but today The price is too high to pay to return to yesterday
We must mend broken human ties not bind ourselves to hate but build a new fate, And rise above the fray to create a new day built on equality.
Allison WiltzThinking they discovered a "new world" is wild
MO SPECTREThere is a nasty, out-in-the-open racism that borders savagery that the world is ignoring
Sikander Hayat KhanAre we even paying attention?