Remembering Black Revolutionaries
Robert T. Davenport 1979 (Newark, New Jersey)
Remembering Black Revolutionaries
By Robert T. Davenport
In the depths of history, their stories unfold,
Black revolutionaries, brave and bold.
They fought for justice, with hearts aflame,
Leaving an indelible mark on our collective name.
From Harriet Tubman, leading slaves to freedom's door,
To Frederick Douglass, whose words pierced to the core,
They defied the chains of oppression's hold,
Their courage and resilience, a tale to be told.
Nat Turner, a visionary, who dared to rise,
Against the cruelty that darkened the skies,
His rebellion shook the foundations of hate,
A symbol of resistance, sealing his fate.
Sojourner Truth, a voice of truth and might,
Her words ignited, like stars in the night,
She challenged the norms, shattered the mold,
A champion for justice, fearless and bold.
Marcus Garvey, with his vision of pride,
Uniting black people, far and wide,
He preached self-determination, empowerment too,
A beacon of hope, for the many, not the few.
Malcolm X, a voice that roared,
With fiery speeches, his message soared,
He called for self-defense, for black liberation,
A symbol of strength, in a divided nation.
Angela Davis, a scholar and activist,
Her fight for justice, relentless and persistent,
She challenged the system, with unwavering grace,
A symbol of resilience, in the darkest of days.
These black revolutionaries, their legacy profound,
Their struggles and triumphs, forever renowned,
They paved the way for future generations,
Their courage and sacrifice, our inspiration.
So let us remember, honor and embrace,
The black revolutionaries, who left their trace,
Their spirit lives on, in the fight for equality,
Their legacy, a reminder of our shared humanity.
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Written on July 05, 2023
Submitted by BigNuttyTheBlackBishop on January 21, 2024
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Closest metre | Iambic hexameter |
Characters | 1,705 |
Words | 311 |
Stanzas | 10 |
Stanza Lengths | 2, 4, 4, 4, 4, 4, 4, 4, 4, 4 |
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