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History and Now

January 22, 2018
By ThatsSoRavyn SILVER, Stamford, Connecticut
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Peace and justice is inevitable
Eliminate pain and the constant cry
Letting issues go is unthinkable
Until the real question is answered, why?

‘Power to the People’ is what I would say
To the ‘Boys in Blue’ for  bloody affairs
To people of color for unfair ways
Only to keep faith and ceaseless prayers

Endurance surpassing the struggle
Skin color, no longer to be abused
Seeking truth, the first piece of the puzzle
Only to hope the N-word won’t be used

Peace, is the insight to always do right
When justice, is the neverending fight

© Jennifer P., Massapequa Park, NY

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