My ancestors arrived here
on the bottom of your ships
You robbed me
They worked for no pay
to build up your wealth
You robbed me
Life for them was segregated
and kept them stagnated
You robbed me
Struggling to do the best for
their offspring only to be stifled again
You robbed me
Now I want to show you my pain by
taking a peaceful knee but you’re displeased
You robbed me
You’ve employed others to join your cause
because I can’t do right by you
You robbed me
You place property before people,
but that’s right, I was once your property
You robbed me
Reflective Thoughts 