LOVE OF LITERATURE AND HISTORY
Written by C Hues
February 2, 2024
You’re worth less than worthless— That’s how they treat you. Truth is they need you To live by the lie of who they claim to be. You are a person— Calm, angry, mercurial, Intelligent, wise, impulsive… Sometimes you overthink things And sometimes you underreact. You are not a caricature— Although your body has been overworked And your brilliance has been overlooked. You are a person— And you must know you’re worthy.
Written by C Hues
February 1, 2024
Malcolm broke the distorted mirror. The visionary saw that we are love. Although his color was ever fairer, He knew actions made one above. Martin saw beyond the strife. He fixed the laws, but did hearts change? He knew that pain was not all of life. So just like laws, hearts were in range. And Rosa fought with fire growing. Her fight for Recy was ignored. The history books were not showing That her power was the movement forged. Ali didn’t just speak out— He showed us not to be afraid. He taught blacks to never have doubt— So, some still hate the man self-made.
Written by C Hues
February 1, 2024
I’m the teacher. And don’t start a sentence with and. And that’s good grammar.
Written by C Hues
January 27, 2024
You’re black and in pain. You speak but doctors don’t hear. They see you’re not here. You’re invisible. So, that’s why you’re never seen. You’re black and in pain. You’re black and in pain. How dare you defend yourself? You’re too loud for them. They can’t see or hear— When they see or hear black folks. You’re black and in pain.
Written by C Hues
January 26, 2024
Don’t trust anyone. You must believe what I say. Trust me on this one.