Future of Liberty
by Jace Valetine
I am demanding liberation
But I’m not begging for salvation,
I’m demanding it.
I’m not begging for a white savior.
Tired of the white person coming to save the day but it happens again anyways.
The ones we’re told are there to save us,
Have been the ones oppressing us.
Trust these politicians they are here to listen to us,
But they only come to our neighborhood near election time.
Trust the NYPD- their there to keep us safe, protect us,
But they murder us in broad daylight.
We are Demanding
A future of liberation.
Black Liberation,
Is the future of liberty.
Dreams of an existence in my skin with no fears,
No fears or shame when asked where I come from.
Our communities are finally healthy and prosperous,
No need of allies, but instead a community that lives together.
I want to be liberated.
We want to be liberated.
Black Liberation,
Health,Happiness,Safety,
Wealth, Security and Freedom.
With no need to fight for it.
Fighting for years,generations,centuries, a world with no end
Fighting for Justice, Equity, Rights and Freedom.
Finally ceases.
This is the Future of Liberty,
When there isn't anymore “can’t you speak English”
Because our tongues are accepted
Cuz’ just like English,
Our tongues have rules and context.
When there is no more “Your hairstyle is inappropriate for the work environment ”
Because our hair is worshipped cuz’ it defines gravity.
When there is no more “Yo ma’ with the fat ass I’m talkin to you” that changes to “Ight fuck you bitch you ugly anyways” once they get rejected ceases to exist,
Because respect is drilled into the minds of all children,
Instead of those white wash classes.
When there is no more system that was built for the people,
But doesn't actually help the people, is no more,
Because it was built by the people.
Not by oppressors.
When there is no more homophobic slurs
Because sexual orientation isn’t anybody's business.
When there are no more riots, rallies, marches,
Because we’ll be in a place where fighting isn't necessary anymore.
A place where,
Our voices are already heard,
Where ALL LIVES ALREADY MATTER,
Where our “leaders” aren’t pedophiles, rapist, facist and racist.
A time where people-phobias are abolished,
A time when harassment of women is history,
Where Feminism is a way of life.
Social, Economical and Political Equity of the Sexes & Races is a thing and
Black Lives Matter isn't a hashtag anymore.
Because it's a way of life.
This is the Future of Liberty,
Superior.
When the superior religion is love and,
The superior weapon is words.
When the superior race is humanity and,
The superior class is respect.
The superior party will be righteous leadership.
The Future of Liberty,
Is bright.
Bright Future,
Bright like the stars in the sky
Because now we reach for more than the clouds
The Future of Liberty,
Prosperous.
Prosperous lives,
Educated and Stable.
Healthy and Wealthy.
Flourishing because we finally can,
We can finally live.
This is Liberty.
This is Freedom.
This is Life.