The Truth is I - A Poem
A dedication to my ancestors in acknowledgement of who I have become, and what I will become.
The Truth is...I Am
The Truth is I
The truth is
When I become the dust
You will know why I still am, and always will be
The truth is
I am
Here
I always will be
The truth is
The good men do is oft interred with their bones, they say…
Lies!
If that were so, why do you fear me?
You see, your perfect tongue will not move me
Not your enunciation
Pronunciation
Not your gesticulation
Not your articulation
Attempts at demotivation
Character assassination
Not your fabrication will move me!
For the truth is
I AM
Marcus, Martin, Theresa, Mahatma
Jesus, Gabby, I-Farrell and Ado
I am Man-Face, Senyah, El Verno Del Congo
The truth is
When I become the dust
You will know why I still am, and always will be
The truth is
I am
Here
I always will be
The truth is
I AM STILL
Marcus
I am Julian, Justina, James, Agnes and Bussa
Elijah, Clement, Israel and Judah
Tosh, Marley, The Spear, Elombe, The Emperor
The truth is
When I become the dust
You will know why I still am, and always will be
The truth is
I cannot be stopped
Man-Face, Senyah, El Verno Del Congo,
Marcus, Julian, Justina, James, Agnes and Bussa
Elijah, Clement, Israel and Judah
Tosh, Marley, The Spear, Elombe, The Emperor
The truth is
I am
I always will be
The Truth (Audio)
© 2021 Toni Newton