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Shades of a Colored Man

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Shades of a Colored Man

 

The signs use to read:

“For whites only”—

“Colored fountain”—water

clear as day.

If you’re brown

you may stick around;

but blacks must get back.

 

Today is equal opportunity employment

but your equity has been revoked;

job’s been passed on to another colored yoke.

Beside, you’re over qualified;

the shade of skin is not why you’re denied.

 

Then in the heat of day, you screamed and cried:

“Give me liberty or give me death!”

Your demand they granted immediately:

Today we dig your grave.

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Kingqadardwon' says:

Very profound!!! The things that we've had to endure.. We're still here tho.. Excellent write my wise brother..
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mlowe5 says:

Thanks Kingqadardwon'. Yes, we're still here; and we're here to stay. The bent backs of our Black forefathers built this nation. This is our country too! And if not present generations, we must ensure future generations receive our due just rewards. Peace and Love, my Brother. "Forward Ever! Backwards Never! It is always encouraging to here from you. One.
 

LP45 says:

Excellent write Mlowe5. I agree with KQDs comment. We’ve endured a lot and we’re still here. We’ll keep going until there are no more and as far I can see, that’s not happening my time soon. Thanks for sharing this message.
 

LP45 says:

Excellent write Mlowe5. I agree with KQDs comment. We’ve endured a lot and we’re still here. We’ll keep going until there are no more and as far I can see, that’s not happening any time soon. Thanks for sharing this message. (Typo)

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mlowe5 says:

ONE. Peace and Love Ladypoet45.
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mlowe5 says:

Thanks, love_supreme. I know you know where I'm coming from. Peace and Love.

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