Poetry inspired by the Black Lives Matter movement
16th November 20
In Y6 students have been looking at the Black Lives Matter movement. They’ve read poems by Benjamin Zephania and discussed racism and diversity. One student was inspired to write this wonderful poem. Thank you Honey in 6A for your wise words.
Black is the New White
Black is a frill on a swan lake costume
Black is the colour of the mocking bird
Black is a relief from mourning a loss
Black is the smudge from crying mascara
Black is unknown to everyone in the dark
Black is ashes, melted candles and tar
You can’t catch black in the spotlight of the moon
But she can lure you in with a faithful tune.
Black is beauty
Black is bold
Black is pure
But black has been sold
Black will stand strong like a rock
The most interesting colour in the box
Black will keep going through rain and wind
She won’t wash off with soap and water
Black is zap
Black is dash
She will last
Black will stand up to the crowd
She won’t be faced with the ground
Black will stay proud.
