There was a time
in my lifetime
and many of our lifetimes
when red, black and green
was everywhere
and beautiful was the world.

Even when we had to fight
for things everyone else had
but didn't have to fight for
we rose as one and won
and the world was beautiful.

And we bathed in pride
wore purpose
and our power was there
everywhere
for the world to see
in beautiful colors.

Then struck storms
taking our best away
to darken my days
as skies poured pain.

And I lost my way.
In what was once
a beautiful world.

R. Lee Gordon is president of UniTee Design, Inc (www.uniteedesign.com). He also develops concepts and companies through his work with a global entrepreneur, and their mutual goal is to make Detroit (and the world) a better place to live, work and play. Gordon has provided marketing and growth solutions for more than 200 business owners between New York City and Chicago.

© Aug. 2007 By Afromerica