For My Black Children

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Though race referenced, it knows no boundaries

For My Black Children

 

A timely message to share with you

About both, winning and losing too

You may not the best, but do always try

By aligning your sights very high

Should by chance you miss you aim?

Still far ahead of others in the game

Black folk like to sit in scorner’s seat

Complain of being downed by a defeat

Should you find you’ve had a set back?

It’s not always because you’re Black

Get yourself up and take another aim

Or all you will ever do is sit and complain

No one cares how many times it’s been

Only about the number you get up again

It may not be easy but do always try

To be your best by aiming high.

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harveygrund commented on For My Black Children

02-21-2010

Wonderful, strong message. You've got the secret to success here for all folks, regardless of race.

Poetry comes nearer to vital truth than history.

Plato (BC 427-BC 347) Greek philosopher.

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