We Keep Going
A Poem in Honor of Black History Month
Families torn apart our voyage uncertain
Braving heat, dust and death
In spirit, we keep going
Owned by others than our self
Toiling in the fields of cotton
Hung for skin a different hue
In spirit, we keep going
Refusing to give up a seat
Turned away at restaurants
Jailed for our right to vote
In spirit, we keep going
Heroes killed for sharing truth
Days of anger stopped our learning
Educators all are we
In spirit, we keep going
Now is the time to honor all
From presidents to every child
Humanity embraces us
In spirit, we keep going
From sea to shining sea
From now until eternity
Leaders we all must be
In spirit, we keep going
Published by Deb Martin-Webster
Originally from Pennsylvania, author/artist Deb Martin-Webster and her British husband Pete, currently live on a small farm near the Blue Ridge Mountains in North Carolina. They enjoy the simplicity of their... View profile
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5 Comments
Post a CommentThank you all for the read. It means a lot to me since this poem was inspired by my dad
A beautiful tribute.
Thank you both so much! It was inspired by my dad. I called him just to say hello and asked him how he was doing, his reply, "Well hon, we keep going.' Thanks dad!
love this! :D
Keep on keeping on!