I was talking with Truth today and she said somethings that made me think of this piece so I decided to repost it. I should have a new piece up tonight. I’ve been moving and settling in and my thoughts have been unclear. I’ve gotten use to my new surrounding (and loving them) so I can focus now. Me thinks.
Are we in retrograde?
our sun comes out but it does not shine
our faces have smiles but we are not happy
our days go by but we stand still
our bodies are strong but we are tired
our minds are sharp but we do not learn
Are we in retrograde?
we have lives but we don’t live
we have houses but we have no homes
we have families but do we have tribes
we have work but it is not ours
we have hearts but do we love
Are we in retrograde?
our bellies are full but we do not grow
our air is fresh but we do not breath
our world is wide but we are small
our hearts are blessed but they do not beat
our god is present but we do not pray
Are we in retrograde?
we are a nation but have no land
we are a people but have no possessions
we are beautiful but have no pride
we are Black but our hearts are not
we are solid but stand on sand
Are we in retrograde?
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One of your bests. Makes you think, right? I wonder how far we’ve really come.
I wonder how far we’ve fallen.
Thank you sis for being such a patience, somewhat confidant.
We’ve fallen hard but some of us are hip to the game. We’re waking up daily. Don’t give up hope on us.
There is so much truth in this piece. Yes we as a people are definitely in retrograde. We are going backwards not forwards. This is very frightening to me.
Yes to all the things in the poem. I am wondering what will become of us (Black ) people?
Hey Ms. Mary, thank you as per always. I have thought about this piece often since it came to light and I have to wonder; is it us in retrograde or is it our world? I can’t really tell anymore. This life is so full of holes and cold hearts until all we can do is try to survive. In that surviving does it push us backwards? No doubt we got a mess to deal with, but is that mess ours? I watched a program on PBS last night and you should check it out when you have a chance, here’s the link: http://www.slaverybyanothername.com/
When you see this video ask yourself are we in retrograde and see what comes from your own deep thoughts. Me being sensitive; too sensitive for this world, it made me mad as hell to watch. They kick us in the stomach then slap our face because we dare protest about our abuse. I think dealing with this reality the way it stands right now will make you people regress. We have to learn to cut ourselves some slack from time to time. Trust me most people of other races couldn’t deal with what we ignore on a daily bases without snapping.
Thank you Sista.
Very well said. Now let’s do something about it.
I have some ideas and they have been out into motion. The main thought is to have liked mined people move together in one place. Or at least in closer together, but this isn’t the place to talk about that.