dignity nor divinity
from the balconies where the King was shot
or Jackson’s toil dangling child to fans
podium of crowd
crucified by a bullet
Malcolm’s exit gilded are our martyrs
subterranean railroad freedom rooted
emancipation adjunct amendments
complacent hoses, police dogs
colored only signs abide three- fourths
equality precarious satisfaction up front
she sat un-declared sit-in
singular attonement solidified our many
arguablely concrete footsteps lifter voices
unified change yes we did
yesterday’s advantage our first
black president tomorrow’s light skin promise
legend brought Reverend Jessie to tears
more than envy, pride
remorseful recognized those sacrifices
as Jesus love for his people
bridging the gap prejudice
political parties resolution bipartisan
no John Wilkes Booth to adversary
but a testament broader than gloating
dotted eyes folded multicultural
what United States is
imitation to life airborne
affinity pledge allegiance
election date Thanksgiving month
sound clash ovation smiles
not alone stern voters will
from forth to midnight’s fifth
turning point date
counter stone his grandmother’s final fight
amongst the sleeveless precedings
blessed art thou biblical continuance
heavenly navel protruding destiny
paternity done manifesting hard earn commandments
honorable mention a do so position
communal full circle