My Truth

by Kelvin Abney Dedicated, but not recognized Segregated, but remain inclusive Misunderstood, but seek understanding Fought for freedoms, but forgotten once the fighting was over Mistreated, but respect Hated, but live to love Bloodied, but unbowed Up against troubles, but met them face to face Impoverished, but sought and created opportunities Was uneducated, but became self-educating The weight of the world on my shoulders because of who I am, but remained hopeful Started a journey with little, but lifted as I climbed Realized that my journey is different, but I am thankful Everybody has a story, but understanding and respecting the story of others is where our strength lies!