A Poem for Young Strugglers
- Dec
- 29
- Posted by Dr. Kwame M. Brown
- Posted in child development, Education, Teens and Fitness, Youth fitness, Youth obesity
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I have been writing poetry since I was very young (my father was a writer and teacher when I was born). I wrote this poem for my wife after watching her remain strong through a great deal of stress. But it occurred to me that it might mean something to anyone, especially a young person who is on a tough road. Sometimes, when we are young, or we have been beat up, we doubt our inner strength. It is resilience that I think is one of the most important qualities a young person needs. So, if you know a young person, share this with them – better yet, look them in the eye and say it to them.
(The Ballad of Shorty Doo-Wop)
You found the blue of calm inside of the red fire anger burning
You searched for the light of happiness in the darkness of despair
You centered and swayed while the winds blew torrents strong enuff to move the oak
WHO KNEW
YOU WERE SO STRONG?
You grew tall while the weight of the heavens rested on your shoulders
You dragged and bucked under the weight of an impossible yoke
You smiled through veils and sheets of tears that came like a monsoon
WHO KNEW
YOU WERE SO STRONG?
You stood and struggled to stem the tide when you were the one who really needed the ride
You got up and spoke when all feared and cowered
You gritted and grinded and gripped with the best of ‘em
I KNEW YOU
WERE THAT STRONG
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Copyright 2012 by Dr. Kwame M. Brown and Move Theory
Strong words, brother!
You are strong for us too!
@Frank:
great poem Kwame!
Thanks Josh!
Thank you for the amazing poem, it made me cry. It was a good thing….:)
It was very moving.
Brought tears to my eyes. Very touching. Thank you.:)