05 April 08 - 06:19A Day Like Today
wishing for sunshine
in a time
when the future looks grim
skies are gritty and gray
young folks die, day after day
mothers bury their young
become an expected occasion
cancer spreads like wildfire
in a forest
on a hot summer's day
~
in a time
where people no longer smile
each man for himself
fighting for wealth
stepping on the hand of
the next man
on his way...
~
in a time
where equality only exists
in the mind
content since, niggers no longer hang from tall trees
racism now worn
beneath a long pressed sleeve and
a crooked smile
while folks walking around
deep in denial, I
continue to pray
’cause rest cometh
in the final day.
four commentsThe truth shall set you free on “A Day Like Today”.
What an honest poem.
Until…
Quanda Graves (Until...) - 09 07 08 - 14:36
Some strong imagery and nice fluidity. Kudos to an accomplished poet.
Kevin
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Kevin Goodman - 29 07 08 - 10:33
Thank you, Kevin—
Blessings*
Terry a O'Neal () - 18 09 08 - 08:39
I became aware of you through an ADD ME from MySpace for Maurice “Red ” Jefferson.
I would like to communicate w/ you Re: a screenplay about a struggling 60’s- 21st century musician/recovering addict/father/ survivor.
Sa3w the YouTube w/you on NBC and was impressed with your style. I have a story to tell nd I think that YOU should tell it.
Funk,Peace and Bacon Grease,
Kevin W. Jefferson aka “BigDaddyFunk”-Sunrise ,Fl
Kevin W. JEFFERSON () - 06 05 09 - 15:22
