A Poem, For Black Men
Updated: Jul 17, 2020
You are called to rise.

For Black Men
Are the leaders of the Kingdom
It is time to restore your position
It is time to rise.
It is time to rise above the status quo,
Rise above the societal pressures
Rise up and stand for yourselves and each other,
For Black Men
Must understand,
An attack against one Black Man anywhere is
An attack against all Black Men everywhere.
It is time to rise,
For Black Men
Have been beaten and broken, but not destroyed.
It is time to resist,
Resist the temptation to give in, to give up
Resist the sounds of the noise that only serve as distractions
Resist the ways of the oppressor
For Black Men
Are created in the image of a Mighty God.
Resist feeling defeated
Resist feeling low
For Black Men
Are to be uplifted to unimaginable heights.
It is time to unite,
Unite for the greater good of our families and communities
Unite in numbers for in great numbers
You are undefeated.
Unite in your brotherhood
Unite with your loved ones,
Your women, your children, fathers, and mothers.
For Black Men
Must unite, rejoin and rejoice together
Unite with arms locked, spirits high and heads to the sky.
It is time to commit
Commit to change, to doing the work
Commit to longevity and perseverance
Commit in unwavering ways
For Black Men
Your wills are strong and good will be done.
Commit to Speak What You Seek
Commit to standing tall
Commit to your integrity
For Black Men
Are to lead the way, righteously.
Love.
Love God
Love thyself
Love your brothers
Love your families
Love your people
Love…
For Black Men
Are Love
And so, you are loved.
Love will provide you with clarity
Love will provide you with vision
Love will bind you together
Love will ensure you will rise, together
Love will declare you resist
Love will unite your people
Love will restore your Kingdom
Love will lead us to the promised land.
For Black Men
You are love
You are light
You are God
You are beautiful
You are respected
You are admired
You are powerful
You are strong
You are the future of your people
You are inherently great
You are protectors
You are great fathers
You are amazing sons
You are the leaders of today
You are writing your own narrative
You are telling your own stories
You are building your legacy
You are Kings!
~ YOU ARE CALLED TO RISE ~
With Unwavering Love,
Lovisa Woodson II