Rappers talk about the street life, but live better than you and me
And dine with presidents impressed by celebrity…
Remember when music used to elevate?
These are heroes we need to celebrate:
Slaves escaping on Underground Railroad
Used hymns to speak in secret code.
Their children fought racism on Cotton Club stage
Tears and triumph birthed the music and dance of the Jazz Age.
Songs of Civil Rights protest,
Black Power and Kickin’ rap beats
like bullets flyin’ off bullet proof vest…
Rockin’ thru the streets and blogosphere
But do we really hear?
Rappers claim to be livin’ King’s dream…
But why their lyrics so obscene?
You’ve turned a blessing into a curse
Droppin’ rhymes that roll
Through my hood like a curse.
Remember when music used to elevate?
Lynn Mari, © 2011
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