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The Fight

Got the fight in me
But I aint no pawn
Gotta shout some things
Right some rancid wrongs

Got the fight in me
But I don't like war
Gotta show you things
You aint seen before

Got the fight in me
But I aint alone
Rosa Parks could see
Hate just don't belong

Got the fight in me
But I can't hit walls
Gotta break through glass
In the shopping malls

Got the fight in me
Gotta cause a fuss
Gotta show you all
That I'm on this bus

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  • Emerald Dog
    July 1, 2008

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    I enjoyed reading this Delta blues number that carries such an essential message within its lyric and images.


  • Mat Larkin
    June 4, 2008

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    The passenger who started it all...

    God Bless Rosa Parks and all of the others who stood up (or refused to!) against segregation, discrimination and mistreatment of non-whites at a time when it was not popular. The contributions to civil rights made by the seemingly invisible, but determined singular voices, is what keeps me inspired to do my part...

    Another wonderful work by you, but I am getting accustomed to your conscience and elegance...

    Mat


    • BabyBun silver member
      June 4, 2008
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      I can't tell you how glad I am that you are reading and enjoying my little poems. xxxx


  • jgrayson-au
    June 1, 2008

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    Given that I'm Aussie, I had to look up Rosa Parks on wiki. I knew of the bus incident, didn't know the name. The first read through I read it like a song, soft melody, think 1970s 'hymn'.

    Second time I read it, was after I saw Jaie2007's comment about it being a chant. I read it more abruptly.. imagining it being shouted, not sung, loud. It changed the whole context.

    Now I'm not sure what I prefer, the hymn or the chant. Either way, as always, good write.

  • jaie2007
    May 12, 2008

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    This is what I call a "ghetto anthem"!!!

    I'd swear if I didn't know you, I'd thought you were a strong, black woman! "Got the fight in me! But, I ain't alone! Rosa Parks could see, hate just doesn't belong!" Those lines are straight-up hard! They're hard in an intelligent way! You're speaking about a real problem in racism. You infused influences of civil rights pioneers in your words. Your lines hit like punches and kicks! If I wanted a lyrical, prize-fighter in my corner, you'd get the nod!


  • faderman1959
    May 11, 2008

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    Written like a chant against rascism. I could feel the emotion build as I read this. I liked that! Great write!

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