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In Spite of People (For Kelvin) — A Poem
Feb 26, 2022
In spite of people Rise from the fires like those on Black Wall Street and ignite victory.
In spite of people Swim in poisoned waters like the Flint River and glide with grace
In spite of people Pray in the aisles of bombed churches like 16th Street Baptist and march
In spite of people Survive storms like Katrina and smile wide as the Pontchartrain
In spite of people Break through burial grounds like the Gallows and sing songs
In spite of people Sprout from the muck like Pahokee and grow sweet like cane
In spite of people Escape death traps like Hoop Spur Church and lead revolutions.
