Words of Color, M. Angelique [motivational novels for students .TXT] 📗

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Ghetto Child

Ghetto child, peeking out of the second floor window
wondering how far you will go
in a place where nothing is alive
Ghetto child, men, women in a child's frame
face in a crowd, nameless
just identified by images on a screen.

Peace comes in the midst of chaos,
bringing with it sleep with a passing breeze,
between sirens and gunshots.
And though there is no logical possibility for growth
you find a way to flourish
The seeds of your future are uprooted
they have no intentions of replanting them.
Their stories of you are slanted,
to show degradation rather than true victory
Victory you managed in your own strength

Ghetto child, though dreams sometimes go up in smoke
you arise from the ashes
stronger than before.
you ask no one for help, save Jesus
whom your grandma sings about
Somehow her songs have taken root
and you believe.

The world comes to your 'hood
saying they gonna help you to succeed
But never asking what it is you need
to be great on your own
They're so blinded by bureaucratic guilt
they fail to see the masterpieces on the sides of the buildings.

Ghetto child, men, women in a child's frame
images on a screen, faces in a crowd;
Nameless?


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Publication Date: 02-17-2010

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