Rest Peacefully Tonight Dr. King

Perhaps the winds blow a little lighter over Atlanta, GA tonight,
and he can rest peacefully tonight.
Coretta cozies up and lays her head on his chest
breathing a small breath of relief tonight.
Sweet Auburn Avenue is his avenue of solice tonight
and his spirit travels into Barack's heart tonight.
His feet are at rest,
they've walked many nights.
His bruises are somewhat healed,
He's had many restless nights.
Oh, how many nights he's tossed and turned in his grave
Bearing the burdens of many slaves.
Their faces we'll remember THIS night.
Remember their long-fought fight tonight,
A true glimmer of hope felt across America's heart tonight.
Funny...they said we'd never see this night.
Called us black as the night.
Lynched our brothers in the night.
My auntie was murdered in the night...
but trouble only lasts for a night,
I thank God for sunlight.
Rest Malcolm, Harriet, Gwedolyn, Langston.
Rest Martin. Rest Coretta.
Rest.

Straighten Up

Does your back hurt from having no backbone?
No safe zone?
Allowing him to monopolize your time,
Shutting the voice you had inside.
Doesn't all that bending over put weight on your shoulders?
Tried to help you sit up,
And you turned a cold shoulder.
Girl, you better straighten up.