“I’m not gonna change the world,
but I guarantee
that I will spark the brain that
will change the world!” —Tupac Shakur
but I guarantee
that I will spark the brain that
will change the world!” —Tupac Shakur
Even though many may not feel so free among us all,
voices of the youth carrying
their ancestors’ roots keep chains broken.
Giving them the benefit of the doubt,
we unlock our ears and attention.
Zoom in on their knowledge
since we are their first teachers and
remain in awe of their excellence.
voices of the youth carrying
their ancestors’ roots keep chains broken.
Giving them the benefit of the doubt,
we unlock our ears and attention.
Zoom in on their knowledge
since we are their first teachers and
remain in awe of their excellence.
Freedom...
Was lost in history books
Burned in churches
Gunned down by humanity
And locked up to never be seen
Yet my eyes are tired
Guessing why anger lies in these streets
Captured in this cold world
Witnessing more body bags than graduation caps
I want our youth to be elevated
Feel the power of appreciation and build up this world in solitude
We are destined for greatness
But our masks protect nothing more than our opinion
Our masks corrupt more lives through social media
We barely know if people are alive or barely living
Live moments being captured quicker than the news
Our youth needs this outlet
To voice more than ranting emotions
Knowing that they are heard
Dreams are written to manifest a future plan
With hope that it will come true
In essence it will give us a way to work on those possibilities
Fragmented through the DNA of our children
They see more than we wish could be covered by blinders
Yet the blinds are open
And through fear and disappointment,
they have been captivated by a future of let-downs
Where no one is held accountable for their actions
But these voiceless voices have been awakened
And are not sitting, waiting for action
Better yet taking action
With the tools and resources that are gauged for greatness
They will not sit back and be told what will not happen
Rather than just do.
by: The Silent Poet
