Ancestral Shield by L. Karriem

The energy is quiet

No one's around

As the matrix is crashing

And life's got you down

Take our hands child, chin up

Look now, facing East

As the sun is rising

We are slaying the beast

Feel us humming

in every cell

A hug and kiss

As the tears start to well

We are here for you

No, never away

We'll be there for you

Forever to stay

Rounding those shoulders

Utter prayers from the mouth

Bring the chest out

Turn facing the South

One by one

the dominoes fall

Ancestors, surround you

Standing tall

Depression's illusion

That weight is a spell

You know your true feelings

But that witch, is in hell

Perfection is knowing

You're doing your best

Persevere while turning

And facing the West

Release all your doubts

There's no need to fear

They scream:

"You're ALIVE BABY!"

"You are STILL HERE!"

You're ON the red road

We've got your back

WE are your Reservation

We keep you on track

The time has come

Your last turn is the fourth

Withstanding the chill

While facing the North

Let them call you crazy

They have no power here

They lack the capacity

To see what you revere

We're here, the land

We are, the trees

The day is drawing near

When they all fall to their knees

Praying for mercy

For all of your abuse

They try to blame you

When there's no excuse

We observed, and we've seen

The schemes, the whole time

The Hoodoo and hexes

They've been in the blind

Alas tis time

To brandish the sword

They succumb to their own traps

As you reap your rewards

© September 18, 2026, L. Karriem