Tanka Lullabies for black boys 


we try to make sense
of why they kill our children 
seems black means attack
but we know black boys are stars
all that potential to shine 

mamas, we see joy
at  sight of every black boy
we need them to breathe
try to picture them alive
far into the future, shine

shine black boys, shine on
shine brighter than any star
we pray you go far
our lullabies are prayers
magic whispers while you sleep

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