Page 76 - Poems by Alyson Malach - Childhood to Adulthood

In England's shadowed past, a haun�ng tale,

Of chains and anguish, of freedom frail,
Black souls oppressed, in bondage's grip,

Their cries unheard, their dreams adri�.

Though shackles broke, the scars remain,

In hearts and minds, the lingering pain.

From childhood's innocence to adult years,
Discrimina�on's s�ng, a torrent of tears.

In schools, they face the bias cold,

Where histories gloss over truths untold.

Segrega�on's subtle, yet clear as day,

In classrooms where equality should sway.
In streets and alleys, prejudice prowls,

A Spectre haun�ng, with silent growls.

Job opportuni�es, unfairly denied,

Ambi�ons s�fled; dreams pushed aside.

But change must come, it's long overdue,
In 2024, the call rings true.

Educa�on, the key to ignite,

A future where equality takes flight.

Through empathy and understanding deep,

We shater barriers, no longer asleep.
Ins�tu�ons reformed, jus�ce upheld,

A society where all are propelled.

So let us rise, with voices strong,

To right the injus�ces, redress the wrongs.

In unity, we forge a brighter way,

Where every soul can thrive, come what may.

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