This is a re-post of my previous work from August 21. I feel that the poem is relevant again. The poem describes the story of an African Americans journey in faith.
It’s about living a true life
A life bound to your culture
Not to destroy family bonds
Not to disappoint grandma
It’s about finding the you
That was stolen on the ship
Finding the you before our families split
Leaving shackles isn’t sin
Staying in them and being pinned is
It’s not about your religion versus mine
It’s not about who you find divine
It’s not about who’s built to God’s design
Only about self guidance and love
Only for world peace
Only to pay respect to the wrongfully deceased
My culture was robbed from me
My skin was torn off me
My hair shaved down
Now I’m building up from the ground
Do you hear that sound?
It’s the bell of revolution
It’s about living my life
Find your own solution.
[stay out of mine]
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Charles Barjon II
Charles Barjon II is an Artist and Activist who was raised in Southern California. Being a devout servant of the Most High God, Charles is known for mixing scripture, history, and his own take of faith into his art and activism. A natural born leader, Barjon has spent his entire life transitioning in and out of leadership positions within the Boy Scouts of America where he earned his Eagle Scout Rank and Honor. It is here Barjon learned the importance of community service and giving back. Charles decided to go to the historic Southern University where he is to received his Bachelors of Art in History from the Nelson Mandela College of Social Science and History. It is at this same institution Mr. Barjon joined the SU 771 Alliance. This is a grassroots organization that aims to educate and equip not only the Southern University campus but also the surrounding community through SocialJustice Campaigns and their unique podcast radio show. It is through this we see for the first time truly Charles become active and passionate within activism. The author continues his activism today through his music using the recording name “Natty Barjon” he also writes poetry and articles for Barjon Publications where he publishes all content on the website charlesbarjon.com. Not to mention his YouTube channel and social media accounts he is sure to teach righteousness and spread the good news of salvation. Charles Barjon II overall is someone who genuinely wants to see good prevail in the world and will continue to do his part according to the will of God.
-Live Righteously-
The picture is interesting and the poem is flowing with tension and a suspenseful final lyric.
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