Cleveland, Ohio
If I spoke up after 40 years, does it take away what you’ve done. Does my life get any better if you spend yours in jail?
If I spoke up After 40 years Does it take away what you’ve done Does my life get any better If you spend yours in jail
My father said Do you have your legs Do you have your arms Then you’ll be okay That is kept me standing And I’m still here
When I woke up There were two of them They held a knife at my throat They had a necktie tied Over my eyes Then they took turns
My father said…
I don’t have the answers But something’s got to give I want to break the silence but That alone won’t heal
Dina Black
Nora Willauer
Hazel Delehey, Will Foote
Malcolm Brooks
Facing one’s past can bring solace and hope.
Featured in Renovare Music’s “Boldly She Lives” concert, 2022
Khalid chooses love over shame, finding the strength and perseverance to continue shining.