part of me says to fight, to fight
and get in that final word
when it would be so much easier to say fuck it all
and take a dive in the third
part of me says to stay the course
make a stand, make myself heard
but then i just want to shrink in on myself
and take a dive in the third
parts of me says that it will get better
probably the parts that don’t hurt
gonna wait till i get hit with a good one
and take a dive in the third
part of me says to be steadfast and strong
or was that just something i heard?
i’m gonna brace myself, drop my guard
and take a dive in the third
About the Creator
Bren
"It's just a token of my extreme!" - Frank Zappa
"Cause it's all in the heat of the moment It's all in the pain!!!" - Devin Townsend
Centre Stage with the wonderful Heather Hubler
I'm writing it out not acting in doubt!
Why Black History Matters in America?
The United States of America is celebrating their 250th anniversary in 2026. I'm proud to be an American and as someone who was born here, I wouldn't imagine myself living anywhere else. This is a country where opportunities are possible. Where anyone can be successful in anything they desire to do. Equality, community, and togetherness are the backbones of what America is and should be about. However, we have an administration who wants to erase and disregard those who have made positive, meaningful impacts in our country, specifically Black figures, such as Martin Luther King, Jr., Rosa Parks, and Maya Angelou. President Trump and his administration have been constantly complaining and fighting against what they call the "Woke agenda". They use this excuse as a distraction from other issues they refuse to address, such as the high cost of living, climate change, and inflation. That equality is dividing America, when in reality, it's bringing us together. Being woke is not tied to a specific political party. No matter where you stand on the political spectrum, you can still care about other people and their plights. Compassion and empathy for others isn't tied to a political party, either. We were taught as children to treat others the way we want to be treated and not judge others because they're different from us. Caring about others isn't a personal attack on your beliefs. It doesn't make you any less of a person. People who are easily offended over African American figures, past or present, or anything related to it, are grasping at straws. Current and future generations need to know who people like Harriet Tubman and Shirley Chisholm were, especially in the classroom. Black History is part of American History. It should be recognized, not hidden or forgotten. Besides, you can't shield children from everything, just because your feelings are easily hurt.
By Mark Wesley Pritchard 4 days ago in The Swamp
Comments (5)
I rarely fight back with arguments anymore, saps my mental energy and turns me into someone I don’t wanna be. Until I snap again! 😅
Omggg, I totally get how exhausting it gets trying to always fight. Loved your poem!
Absolutely get this....at this point, I'm walking, saying fuck it. Great job
Just the fatigue of the fight really comes across.
This packs a punch...sorry not sorry haha! Seriously...I love your pieces when you delve into deeply entrenched emotional woes and do it with a no-holds-barred manner that still has eloquence. Well done, Brenton!