My name is Damion Smith. I’m writing this email in hopes of getting your attention about putting my poetry in the paper. I recently read the article that was done about the Juneteenth celebration. …
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My name is Damion Smith. I’m writing this email in hopes of getting your attention about putting my poetry in the paper. I recently read the article that was done about the Juneteenth celebration. My participation in the walk served as a further catalyst of inspiration alongside an intrinsic need to put my work out there on a bigger platform to join the efforts of the movement. So without further delay, here is a sample of my latest piece:
A Dedication To My Ancestors
A dedication to my ancestors
my predecessors,
my blood that chose the water
as a grave
rather than live the existence of a slave,
I can’t fault you
in fact
I applaud you,
the bravery to face the unknown
while the unknown was unfolding
to possess a spirit so strong
you’d die before it be broken
and I salute you,
© 2020
Damion Smith
Clewiston