Real Art Protest – Good Ass System
Somebody, somewhere is saying, “We got a good ass system.”
We could change all the laws and still get ‘em
We can box ‘em in so many wrongs; right won’t fit ‘em
Walk up in the church not even Jesus can save ‘em
Discrimination ain’t like our Granddaddies’ days
But I swear there’s a sign up that reads, “No Colored Allowed To Breathe.”
Stereotypes are more common than cursive
Books are contraband in jails like black bodies are purses
Highlight black lives matters to little fanfare
Somebody, somewhere is saying, “All lives matter you ass whole.”
As if, you could tell us how to feel
As if, working twice as hard is a deal
As if, being young, black, and conscious is a segway to claim reverse racism is real
We might just march for reparations call it the black tax
Back charge the USA until black lives have 40 acres and a mule placed on black cards
It’s possible if Germany could pay Holocaust victims
Good Lord, that’s a whole lot of money
Good Lord, this situation ain’t worth waiting
Good Lord, I can’t comprehend this frustration
Seeing aunts, uncles, brothers and sisters as if they’re the walking dead
Instead of like Scientists, Engineers, and survivors who thrived
If only a negro spiritual could free us at last
But truth be told between the world and me
This isn’t a game of cards when we shout
“I declare war,” on this hypocrisy.
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Rashaun J. Allen (@rashaunjallen) is the author of A Walk Through Brooklyn & In The Moment. He has been featured in several publications such as: The Chronicle, The Troy Record, Albany Student Press & UA Magazine. Find his books at www.Royalbluepublishing.com and follow his personal blog at www.rashaunjallen.com.
