I was just a kid growing up in the thick of racial calamity.
It wasn’t anomalous the powers in charge shared 1 visual commonality.
Astoundingly it has taken so very long for hope to evolve in to reality.
I was never told or made to believe that if I achieve prominence, becoming president could really happen to me.

Today young people of all ethnic backgrounds can excel and reach for goals once thought unattainable.
Most of America has lifted the centuries old ban on fairness and equality as both are now in plain view.

There are still some doors that squeak loudly if even open, for all and not only a few token.

I have no complex reasoning for the frantic banter of clear bigotry when overtly spoken.

If the railways gave free rides to Shangri-La or Africa I’d be on the first thing smoking’.

But it seems that I can’t even get from Oakland to Hoboken without hearing someone shouting racist slogans.

I’m open if there’s a suggestion box filled with truth and beauty like caterpillars dream of becoming butterflies.
If allowed true freedom as a person of color I’d swiftly rush to the highest cliff and take to the friendly skies.

Swinging on the clouds yodeling at the top of my lungs,
I’m never questioned why my facial features look so young.

Fairy dust and blue mint tingle masks are my secrets that assist in the youthfulness to last.
Approaching trust is hard as so few can actually match up to the seemingly impossible task.
If evil’s in your blood than I suppose you also hold up elderly folks and in your vile glory bask.
Just wait until it’s your turn to be judged and in the end your soul is the one that gets cast.

Be honest with yourself and weather storms when life seems trite and the heart feels scorn.
Cowards like weeds sprout up were you least expect, they’re taught this way not born.
Showing the young wrong not right is so contrite and should be met with harsh punishment.
If you’re guilty of the latter I hope while you didn’t raise your seed correctly you had lots of fun and $h!t.

The day the pain knocks on your door and gives news that you just can’t seem to comprehend.
Upon reflection in the days to come you’ll realize your child needed a parent and not just a friend.
Educate the mind and there are no limitations as this gift will keep on giving.
I can die peacefully now knowing that all children have endless possibilities while there living.