As humanity far below struggles with great intensity to just to go the length
An unprecedented pandemic and its collective sorrow gripping all
In air so stifling it endangers individuals struggling in the pall
Freedom escaped and fear lingers behind every wall
The cacophony of voices from the soul of a national dream
Expressing civil liberty with diversified theme
Demanding transitions to overcome decades of wrong
Holding strong to truths – “liberty for all” empowers the throng
Endowed with rights certain and secure – life, liberty, and happiness a rhythmic song
Hear us, please, don’t be distracted by those who manipulate
Riots, destruction or leaders who poorly communicate
Let us speak for a moment in the eons of time
Regarding justice and equality and diminishing crime
Every citizen with a place in this uphill climb
We must rise out of the ashes and move above and beyond
No longer letting turmoil inform the ways we respond
Much larger than any of us – the high road has new clarity
With purpose greater than this moment’s vulgarity
Escaping ugly acts of hate throughout history
Believing in the promises of this grand, majestic land
Moving beyond rage to soulful honor and work at hand
We grasp for life beyond fear that reigns like a thief in the night
Confident this critical tide of immediacy will give way to justice and right
And freedom for all fills every soul with truth and light
How can one human look at another and not see?
Veracity of life no longer dependent on what one can be
Every color and texture holding a beating heart with a soul
Real hopes, life dreams and our common goal
To live freely under the flag on the flagpole
Can’t you see me in my colored skin?
It has the same composite as the skin you live in
Sure, it is different, but only in its hue
DNA doesn’t need to create a wall between me and you
I most likely do almost everything you do
I have similar needs and my heart holds common cares
I hope to love and be loved – say my regular prayers
Don’t want to live without health and wellness its true
I fight to keep my family safe and sound too
Spending days in worthy work paying bills always due
It is important to strengthen this nation we roam
The one with the eagle who calls it home
There are enough resources in this land we share
Together with unity and mutual care
Equal opportunity and freedom everywhere
I do not see this as an optimistic ideal
It should be far more than something we feel
Like the eagle we can both soar and thrive
In the wind soaring over every divide
With strength unprecedented we can abide
No journey limited by differences we see
We are stronger together without one bending a knee
It is time we change the story and live just and fair
The common good is large with prosperity to spare
With mutual protection no evil will dare
The ethos of eternity calls for equal opportunity
To face global challenges with genuine solidarity
Our language treating each other with eloquent grace
Authentic value seen in each differing face
Dignity and honesty filling every space
Let’s promise to give voice and respect to all
Trusting each other when past hurt penetrates our wall
Giving forgiveness and kindness as we journey every mile
Our minds hold pain and wrongs that inform our style
Together our patience can re-write the profile
We hold accountabilities for all including those in blue
And politicians serving in our White House too
Keeping our nation strong with a peaceful refrain
No more bullying or statements of judgement or pain
Dividing our citizens without worthy gain
Each has courage to remain steadfast
To emerge and recover from the slavery of the past
Let’s conquer the enemies that threaten us as one
Standing together as a nation celebrating victories won
Soaring like eagles empowered under the sun
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