I Can Still See

Behind these eyes a light still remains 

I had to let go of much because I had so much to gain 

Born from strain, my mother pushed me I came

I breathed my way in this life

With a heart as big as a crane

And I know you did the same

So trust me, and let me lead the way

I say this to you, with hopes you see it like an image with paint

I want to share this vision with you,

For those who are already safe

Those who want to be

And those who can’t 

I can still see the night stars surrounding the planes

I can still see the community all come together in faith

I can still see the hawk who flys higher than it’s prey 

And I can still see you and I both conquering the day

In the best ways we do the impossible 

Like heal from pain

Work and slave 

Go and stay

Create a way 

Constant change 

Use our brain 

Getting paid 

Light the flame 

Cop that range

Pop champagne and celebrate 

Because who we are is only A fragmentation of being great

I still give thanks 

Because we eat

I play this music

That make both my eardrums

And heart beat

I’m so clean

Try not to crease

This all white T

It’s like a sheet

That covers what’s beneath the surface 

The central system 

That governs my absolute purpose 

Functioning so well

It’s almost as if I were perfect

It makes me complete 

Having a healthy heart

Arms, body, legs, hands, and feet

Made in His image to say the least

I don’t wanna preach

But without the good works

There can be no feast

Must I plead with my brothers 

Need I speak to my sisters 

Had there not been a God 

Where would we flee?

What is love

Without L O V E?

How would we know it?

Who could we associate it to?

The L has a purpose 

And so does the O V

Each belonging to the bigger picture 

Each worthy of every thing it’s supposed to be 

I pray, with these words 

That somewhere half way we all can meet 

For our future, present, and history 

I can still see 

You and me

about the poet

I am a coloured poet. Who has since entered the practice of writing rap and music, but has always had a love for writing poetry. Born and raised in the city of Toronto I built tuff skin and a natural talent for speaking on the things I experienced and envision for my community and the city as a whole. I am pleased to share this art piece with you about black people and the courage to always believe in ourselves no matter the obstacles we face. We are better as one. One love God Bless.