Slow Down Black Man - A Message

Slow down Black Man
Gather your thoughts first,
then attack with a Plan.

We’re steady talkin’ about “The Man.”
When it is our Plight, we must Understand.

Sayin’ “Goddamn!” in a world of Beauty
To be Wise, Guides and Open Eyesis our duty.

Truthfully, our women and children need us
We are the walking prophets, similar to Jesus.

Slow down Black Man

Let peace guide you
Let life remind you
Of Martin, Malcolm and Marcus
We are at our best, when we work hardest.

Take a deep breath, chill, be
Do not yourself become your own enemy

Do not what is trendy
Do what you know is best
With a strong woman, you will be blessed.

Slow down Black Man

Remember who you are
Remember to Freedom, we followed the North Star
Remember that you built pyramids
Slow down Black Man, provide all you can give.

Walk strong!
Talk like you belong!
Open your mouths, sing your Triumph Song!

Be your best, even when you look
in the mirror to get dressed
Hug your children, tell ‘em that you love ‘em
Before you tuck them in, hold ‘em, hug ‘em.

Pick flowers for your woman
Send them to her workplace
Smile as you envision the look on her face.

Slow down Black Man

The world needs you so much
In your heart, make sure there’s love, trust

Speak to the Youth fighting on the corner
This world is cold, with your help it’ll get warmer
Be a performer at work and at home
Show the world over what exists in your dome.

Slow down Black Man

The world needs your strength
Show them why you are
The seeds of the Talented Tenth.

Slow down Black Man.

Slow down Black Man.

Slow down Black Man.

© Christopher Donshale Sims 11/27/2008