Bethel Abiy sent me this heartfelt poem and asked it to be shared with all of you during this time. Let us take a moment to hear her voice.
BLACK LIVES MATTER
Being black is not an option but being racist is
Life is not a joke it’s more than just a heartbeat
Attacking your brother won’t make you any stronger
Crying for your loved ones wont heal your heart faster
Keeping track of the lose of black people through social media is hard but off screen is harder
Love each and every moment of your life cause you might be the next one to die
I thought we get stronger everyday but you are the reason why we are all living in pain
Victim number one is you but somehow you are invisible
Earth is shaking not because it’s weak but because you are destroying its strong armies
Stop taking false action because you are causing a huge distraction
Monday to Sunday are the only days I fear and that is because you are so near
As people call you for help you only arrive to kill lives
Time keeps passing by and as that happens racism should have died
Truth doesn’t exist as each and every crime is fixed with different lies
End doesn’t seem to be near cause you keep fueling it as it dims, but
Remember Black Lives Matter
Author:
Bethel Abiy, born on April 12, 2003, is a young poet. She is a very creative and open-minded artist. She was born and raised in Ethiopia. By her mother Miss Hana and father Mr. Abiy. She is the author of Freedom which was released on February 25.
Dear Mia,
Thank you for publishing Bethel’s timely and powerful poem. I will post this relevant poem on my FB page now.
Congratulations, Bethel! Keep it up. Amplify the voice, up the gear!
Regards,
Ndaba
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Thank you, Ndaba! You are appreciated!
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Thank you very much, I hope what ever I am doing raises awareness.
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Your work most certainly does! Thank you for sharing your words because it matters immensely!
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