So you guys fumbled,
don't take it out on me.
I'm a black citizen,
proud to be of the USA.
You see.
You expected him to dribble
a basketball. Didn't you
say American Blacks can't
think? They are lower species than an ape.
Listen up. We all know he
can't bowl, but with
that basketball he did
dribble while he would
Think, Think; Think.
I will not be president,
an activist I must stay,
and on that stage, God
uses me, He has His
perfect way.
This may sound strange,
but true . It can happen
for you too. Keep your
nose in the books and read.
I will continue to educate.
Telling folks of our history
So one day I may hear you say
Thank you, thank you,
AMERICA!!!
Thank you, the United States
of America!
Louisa A Dobbins
(c) 2008
but true . It can happen
for you too. Keep your
nose in the books and read."
That's my favorite part of this poem, how true it is. My earliest memory is my Mom taking me to the library, and I have been an avid reader ever since, Love your message, Louisa dear- xxoo Michelle
Edwin
Let's hope the 21st Century puts bigotry behind us.
Ron