Go ahead and shoot.
No need to say, “My Brotha.”
No need to plea for life
So many fought to be free Slaves.
So many died for rights.
Who am I to ask for more time?
Why should I think of
You think of—
Who I shall leave behind?
You look like me.
I resemble you.
Go ahead and shoot.
Not surprised,
Should be surprised.
But this is just what we do.
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No need to say, “My Brotha.” No need to plea for life So many fought to be free Slaves. So many died for rights. Who am I to ask for more time? Why should I think of You think of— Who I shall leave behind? You look like me. I resemble you. Go ahead and shoot. Not surprised, Should be surprised. But this is just what we do.
