The Price Of Freedom

It is not easy
to walk on a road
soaked with the blood of sacrifice
paved with the bones of martyrs
drenched with the tears of loss

This road 
is carved by
millions of feet
marching for equality
millions of voices
demanding to be heard
millions of hearts
beating in hope

This road
is pebbled with the dignity
of those who would not be broken
tarred with the pride
of those who would not bend
smoothed with the endurance
of those who suffered

No, it is not easy
this long walk to freedom
But men and women
have walked this walk
and this road
is a shrine
to those who gave their lives
so we may live free



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