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For The New Torch Bearers (Revisited)

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They voyaged over many tempestuous oceans and seas;
They were pursued in woods by vicious dogs—dogs

Salivating stale slave smells of strange fruits

In hanging trees.

They were hunted, trapped and penned like slimed

Wild hogs.

They waded rivers—buoyed by the bodies of their ancestors;

Footprints left in caked blood on river banks in the golden dawn.

 

Now here we are; standing in the mist of our debtors:

flaming spirits from the black phoenix’s spawn.  We’re now

on the everlasting arm of which the ancestors leaned upon.

We are those of which the ancestors long ago spoke;

We are the dream that sustained them during their bloody ‘buke

and lashing scorn;

We are the moored vision and anchor that strengthen them

with audacious hope.

 

So come chosen children, everybody gather here around;

Let us sit together—talk and pray for just a little while.

Like papa, keep your eyes on the prize—not on the ground;

Walk well down the blood stained path of freedom’s aisle.

 

Listen children, the battle is not yet won; there’s still much work

left for us to get done.

Girdle yourselves with that ebony pilgrim’s pride—facing 

the rising sun of a new day begun.

 

 

Rise up little children and give rebirth to the words

the ancestors said!

Rise up little children and cover yourself with the blood

they have shed!

Rise up little children and rip apart the new veiled shackles

and hidden yoke!

Rise up little children—raising your torches higher

than everlasting hope!

 

You are the new torch bearers of the dream;

You are today’s Martin Luther King.

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Ezell-Dazh says:

✊ 🔥Grasping the torch of U-N-I-T-Y, I accept and behold the dream of our ancestors. #MLK... Thanks for sharing this inspiration

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Corey says:

Such a powerful write, igniting hope and inspiration! Fantastic piece!
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mlowe5 says:

Thanks Ezell Dazh for the read and being inspired. In the coming months/years there remains still much work to be done to maintain our continuous survival strategies. Indeed , "the harvest is plentiful; but the workerw are few. Praise God for the upcoming stalwart young freedom fighters. Peace and Love, mlowe5
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mlowe5 says:

Thanks Corey. May the fires of hope and inspiration continue to burn---releasing that fervent heat that fuels the heart mind and soul with undying commitment and dedication to lead us to complete liberation. Only the worker/dreamer dies; the dream and the work must journey on towards vision and reality. Peace and Love, mlowe5
 

SYQ222 says:

That is Awesome, Thank you for sharing Powerful!!!

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Kingqadardwon' says:

My type of write sir!!! Wow... I'm fired up! I'm ready to deliver, we are answering the calls of our ancestors.. We are in the last couple of rounds in this fight called freedom, we will deliver the knockout blow to our oppressors and anyone else who stands in our way!!! This is poetry of high magnitudes, sending you peace, love, power, and light your way sir... Thanks for sharing Marabout M. Lowe!
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mlowe5 says:

Thank you Brother Kingqadardwon, it is indeed a pleasure and honor to be journeying with you! Peace and Love. Forward Ever; Backwards Never! M. Lowe
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mlowe5 says:

SyQ222, much thanks. Am enjoying the offspring from your own pregnant poetic mind. Continue in your birthing. Peace and Love, mlowe5.
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mlowe5 says:

Thanks again, love_supreme. Much appreciated. Peace and Love.

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