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The Vent 2

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It is said unto us when we are conceived
Our limitations should never surpass our dreams
I realized soon after the messenger was lying through his teeth
We’re forced into a system where prosperity is deemed bleak
Handicapped from day one with downplayed shortcomings 
We play a rigged game and get penalized if we cheat
When I played by their rules the victor was never me
He never walked like me
Never talked like me
It is clear to see now
Winning was never a possibility
They marginalize our abilities 
Idolize the few that make it
Provide a false sense of accomplishment
Praise us until they hate us
Uncrown our Kings and Queens
Rewrite our history 
Steal from a culture they hate
Then present it back for a fee
Rape and rob at will
Aim, shoot and kill
Murder my brothers and sisters
Then tell me how I should feel
Criminalize our progression
Deem knowledge a deadly weapon
Say education is power
But pick and choose who they let in
My eyes, they’ve been open
I’m sick and tired of hoping
Of seeing better tomorrows
When I’m not sure I’ll see the morning
I’m tired of living stressed
Wearing this weight on my chest
My guard raised higher than my hands
Do they even see a man?
Or just a black body taking space
Dehumanized because of race
I’m being all I can be 
Still I haven’t found a escape,
From the hate

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mlowe5 says:

A powerful message that Is well penned. great poetic revelation! Search on and focus on Our Story, we know their history--- lies. Write on Sir! Peace and Love.
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2b2b2 says:

Excellent and most relevant "vent".....much truth...thanks for sharing.....Namaste
 

DallasCowgirl says:

Absolutely love this! All truth.

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