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matrixone05
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Today I Woke Up a Black Man

#0, by matrixone05, 11 November 2008 07:32 AM

The Dream No Longer Deferred

November 7, 2008


B O What's up Family!

Can you believe it?! No matter who you are or where you live this historic event has touched so many people in so many ways. For me, it was even more special because my 8 year old nephew was among the group of folks over my house to watch the results. He was so excited. We all were. But that night, after everyone finally went home...I started to think about what it meant to him. And me. I woke up Wednesday morning inspired to write something. Though I know all of you are not Black, or men...and though these words might not speak directly to you... I felt compelled to share them with you. Hopefully it will inspire you as these thoughts inspired me. If they do, feel free to forward this to every parent you know...every teacher, preacher, family or friend.

As always thanks for all your love and support. Let's continue to pray for America, for the World, and for the 44th president of the United States of America... President Barack Obama.

Enjoy!


God gives nothing to those that keep their arms crossed. ~ African Proverb.
All that is not given, is lost ~ Indian Proverb
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Re: Today I Woke Up a Black Man

#1, by matrixone05, 11 November 2008 07:35 AM

Today I Woke Up A Black Man
Inspired By President Barack Obama
Written By David E. Talbert

Today I woke up to the reality that everything is possible
Leaving nothing to chance, luck or speculation
I have this new realization
I'm a safe bet
The cards are stacked in my favor
Not a victim of some wicked plot, scheme, or attack plan
Today I woke up A Black Man

No longer enslaved by the images that once defined me
I woke up with a light so bright it blinds me
Today I woke up A Black Man

My clothes no longer fit me
My chest pokes out a bit further
My arms reach a bit higher
Even my hat fits snug
My brain has increased its capacity
Enlarged by my own audacity
I can be more than a thug, a pimp, or the crack man
Today I woke up A Black Man

The generational curse has been broken
My journey needs only this token
This fee
That I choose to believe in me
That I set free the thoughts of pain, stress and strain
That I accept the responsibility that greatness is my probability
Today I woke up A Black Man

Not shackled by how the world sees me
What matters most is how I see me
A seed snatched from the equator
The most beautiful reflection of my creator
Fear and failure are simply a distraction
Today my future found traction
Today I woke up A Black Man

I have twenty twenty vision
Courage, hope, and honor is my daily mission
I'm no longer a gamble
Leaving nothing to chance, luck, or speculation
I have this new realization
I'm a safe bet
The cards are stacked in my favor
If you dare suggest these words aren't fact man
Today I woke up A Black Man

© 2008 David E. Talbert

God gives nothing to those that keep their arms crossed. ~ African Proverb.
All that is not given, is lost ~ Indian Proverb
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Re: Today I Woke Up a Black Man

#2, by brnepanther, 11 November 2008 10:13 PM

That was great. Damn, it feels good to be black.

"Hold fast to dreams, for if dreams die, life is a broken winged bird that cannot fly." -Langston Hughes
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Re: Today I Woke Up a Black Man

#3, by naphtalia, 13 November 2008 06:27 AM


That was great. Damn, it feels good to be black.

-brnepanther

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Re: Today I Woke Up a Black Man

#4, by matrixone05, 13 November 2008 08:13 AM
And there is no other way to describe it... Cool
God gives nothing to those that keep their arms crossed. ~ African Proverb.
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