Ancestors

I never went to college, yet I share knowledge

Not a professor, just my ancestors to them I pay homage

Through their fears, I know they shed tears

Because they persevered, I am now here

I hold my head high as I reach for the sky

Pro black that’s a fact, no need to ask why as I

Face reality, I’ll conquer most adversaries

Destroying the slave mentality with a keen vocabulary

A non-violent soldier; I kill with only kindness

To me, a victory not contradictory as some would find this

They just don’t understand how I’m a man in this land

I’m not crying or dying, just trying the best I can

To show appreciation to the past generation

 Success nothing less is my interpretation

So when you look into my eyes, no need to wonder why

I’m just a man with a plan yeah, I’m on the rise

But on the past I reflect, so I’ve come to expect

The worst to come first so I will accept Any challenges that may come, I will not run

It was survival upon my arrival, it will be till I’m done!

Written by

EMERSON WELCH