Fearless In The Face Of Death

Jesus was assassinated Toussaint died in captivity Dessalines was assassinated MLK Jr.was shot and died on a balcony Yet, I am not afraid to write Because I know I am right. Malcolm X was assassinated Maurice Bishop was shot and killed Patrice Lumumba was executed Salvador Allende was killed By bullets Not by ballots. JFK was assassinated Steve Biko was tortured and died Medgar Evers was assassinated Countless victims were massacred and died And yet the roots will thrive Because the dreams are still alive. Our great Heroes died for liberty For the rights to be free For protecting humanity, dignity For love, pride, justice and equality I am nobody and I am fearless In the face of death Life is priceless Fight, fight for our last breath. Césaire had a long life Mandela had a long life Bob Marley was sick and died John Lennon was shot and died We all will die one day Fight today for a better way. Stop being silent Be brave. Cowards die too Speak out. Be resilient Be fearless in front of a coup And keep on fighting for freedom Because we all will see the kingdom. Speak your mind Be wise and kind The devils shall fall, fail And will blight in hell Die for a purpose, for a cause Think, inhale, exhale, imagine and pause. Copyright © September 2019, Hébert Logerie, All rights reserved. Hébert Logerie is the author of several books of poetry.