We were held back …. back in time
Reality became an endless void
That fight proved futile
so many nights we wept and cried
pain and hurt
scarred minds, bodies and souls
friends and loved ones taken away
Oppressed with memories
is all that remains
within in our minds
That we stand today to break free
Break free of those shackles
that once bound us
in captivity, enslaving us
creating diversity among each and everyone
We were once tools
tools of the master trade
We were used and abused
Broken… broken spirited
bashed, lashed and even killed
Killed at the whims of the then Masters
None of us want to be captive
For to be a slave is truly mentally challenging
But in this world, some choose to make a switch
switching their man made shackles for religious ones
thinking everything will be okay
But how can this be
we have become a part
A detrimental part of history
History… how can this be erased
To this day it still remains
on a lesser scale
but we shall continue this fight
for its our right to be free
freedom of mind, freedom of speech
liberated for what we stand for
we must all come together and be one
One united family
with one common goal
This goal is…. FREEDOM.
Written and copy righted by Ainsley Carter” Author” of Poetry a Way of Life. 18.11.2010
Freedom lets stand and be united.
Diary of a POET™ by Ainsley Carter 