(Somewhere in more than a dozen American cities between April 1996 and March 1998.) (Two observers whispering in the courthouse) –   Where is the Judge?–   He’s been away for a whileBehind a closed door–   Where are the prosecutors?–   They’re in the Judge’s chamberStanding on the floor–   Where is the defense[Read More…]
Big Brother is hereHe has big earsListening to your callsTo every conversationCounting your every breathMeasuring every movementKnowing when you mightPray or take a bathEat or sleepBuy or sell stuffWhether expensive or cheap Big brother knowsEvery book you readOr discussion you leadWhen you cry or smileChat on your PCDownload an articleOr[Read More…]
1)   He likes to be called the GeneralThe head of an agency that’s federalIf you spit on the sidewalkHe’ll send the Incredible HulkHe hates to cite truth or factBecause he’s busy promoting his unpatriotic actHe frequents TV cameras with a smashThe first part of his last name sounds like trash[Read More…]
We shall overcomeAnd will never succumbWe firmly believeWe shall overcomeOne day Injustice will not standPower concedes nothingWithout demandWe firmly believeWe’ll get to the Promised LandOne day Freedom is our common destinyWhen based on human dignityWe firmly believeWe’ll restore to humanityOne day Brotherhood and loveBlessings from aboveWe firmly believeThe world shall[Read More…]
Vowing to ban secret evidenceAnd to champion civil rightsHe earned their supportThey were under siegeAnd unsatisfied They voted for himAnd made a differenceIn an election that was razor-thinWhich the courtsHad almost nullified He asked for timeTo get the country togetherTo rally supportThat soon had multiplied They waited patientlyAnd as good[Read More…]
O’ America, the land of oppositesI have a questionWhich side are you on? The land of LincolnOr the land of LeeTo shackle slavesOr set them free O’ America, I have a questionWhich side are you on? The land of WilsonOr the land of NixonTo respect the law of nationsOr to[Read More…]
General George was a revolutionaryHe rose up against King GeorgeAnd his tyranny Thereafter, President George presidedOver another institution Part of a magnificent charterCalled the Constitution It promised a ruleOf the peopleBy the peopleAnd for the people It enshrined many freedomsOf religionOf assemblyAnd protest It guaranteed many rightsDue processIndividual dignityAnd dissent[Read More…]
Omar is a young dudeA black young dudeHe was a gangsterConvictedAnd sentenced to fifty years He did not killNor did he rapeHe was not a drug dealerBut he committed a crime on tapeAnd had a prior recordHe may have caused many fears Society is better offWe’re toldMillions of OmarsAre behind[Read More…]
Ever since she wasA little shy girl,People knew she wasA big shining pearl Listening to her father’s sermonsShe learned that faithIs not just a feelingOr compassion,But a callingAnd an action She believed true pastorsCan change the course of historyWhen they don’t waitFor people to come to the ministry Hers was[Read More…]
A university professorBrilliantCommittedHumbleBut a thornIn the eyes of an aggressorAnd a painIn the neck of an oppressor A popular teacherA prolific speakerA grand strategistA community activistAn effective leader But among leadersHe’s the giantNo one is more reliantHas a strong willThat’s admirably defiant A genuine intellectualOf others he’s most respectfulHis vision[Read More…]
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