Speak

My life was like a loaded gun

Waiting for someone to use me

Waiting to be pointed in any direction

My reflection was silver bullet clean

My look was mean mugging me

 

Then a wise man came and said

It was time for change So I

Rearranged my thoughts ; his words

Shot me back into reality

He told me that he perferred a more

Non violent approach, and that it was the silence of my presence

That was most deadly

 

Mama always said huney use your mouth

Use your words for too long we have been silenced

Now we are falling back into the trap of society

Of being known for being too loud

Because we are black. 

But let me retract and bring back the facts. 

Our ancestors took lashes for saying their name

Now in vein we remain silent

Too silent, too afraid so we hold our voices

Deep in our throats as if we have the right to remain silent

For anything that u say or do

Will be the deciding factor of life

...or death

In case u didnt catch it

Let me reflect.

Death or life decided to be or do or can. Or say anything remain not to write to have you like you have the right to remain silent.

For anything you say can and will be the deciding factor of life or death.

 

So speak. Speak up. Speak out. Speak loud speak now 

For too long we have seen ourselves as victims

When in reality we are victors

How could i see myself as powerless when i serve a god who is all powerful

Im telling you that as i spoke these words i could hear my heart speak

My mouth beat and it reminded me of my favorite poet.

Who once said silence is deadly

No wonder they say speak now or bang bang forever hold your peace.

 

So my brother speak, my sister speak

I will not rest in peace but i will rest in pieces trying to piece together the pieces of the puzzle that has me puzzled and perplexed because i think its perposterous that you allow fair to prevent u from reaching your purpose

 So cherish your words

Let these words move you to change

Andbif this is my last request please

Open your mouth and speak