Our Hearts Are Broken, Our Spirits Are Strong, Our Faith Is Triumphant - J. Herman Blake

[Larry Robinson]

Our Hearts Are Broken, Our Spirits Are Strong, Our Faith Is Triumphant


 “Knee-bone, knee-bone, knee-bone….”


In the completely black darkness of the night and early morning, 
in the deep recesses of moss-laden oak trees, 
ponds and lagoons where our ancestors toiled for generations, 
we drop down - our knees to the cold floor - 
and we seek understanding, 
we seek solace, 
we seek a way out of this “no-way”.  
Our sobbing voices utter unspoken prayers 
as we gather in supplication 
to the spirits that have brought us this far by faith. 
 
Our hearts are broken, but we know comfort is there.
 
Our spirits are strong because we know guidance is there.
 
Our faith is triumphant because we know our beloved community is here.
 
“Knee-bone, knee-bone, knee-bone, Oh my Lord.”

	- J. Herman Blake

	Johns Island, South Carolina

	June 18th, 2015


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