together we can
change the way
the world sees shades of
color

we take a stand
and hold a hand
when no one else will
bother

we leap past fears
and doubters' jeers
because it really
matters,

regardless of
the critics' sneers
our hopes remain
unshatter'd

and still we find
that Truth needs time
to heal all broken
spirits

for we will always
pen the words of sense
for those who'll
hear it

tho' days are short
we can't resort
to sentiments of
anguish

for when a fool
believes false lies
those lies
become their language

and so we'll script
on glistening wings
'til bound are free from
bondage

for with persistence
freedom flies
and celebrates
true homage



© 2004 cynth'ya lewis reed Melvia Miller at the Authors Den