Poem: "When Life Gives You Lemons, Make Lemonade... and bring a Folding Chair!" (Mental Health: In Honor of Black History: Stigma, Prejudice and Discriminatory and Attitudes)

 

"When Life Gives You Lemons, Make

Lemonade... and bring a Folding Chair!" (In

Honor of Black History Month) by Ruben White

In a world where the colors blend, Where laughter and wisdom twist and bend,

They say, "Stay in your lane, don't cross that line,"

But we're here to dance, sip tea, and shine.

If they don't give you a seat at the table, bring a folding chair.

With laws that try to dim our light,

We'll rise like the sun, oh so bright! Like a phoenix from ashes, we'll take to the sky,

With humor and heart, we'll soar and fly.

If they don't give you a seat at the table, bring a folding chair.

They think they can silence our vibrant song,

But we're the chorus, and we've been here long.

With rhythms of history, we'll clap and cheer,

For every voice matters, loud and clear! If they don't give you a seat at the table, bring a folding chair.

So here's to the dreamers, the doers, the brave,

Who laugh in the face of the narrowminded wave.

We'll sprinkle some joy, like confetti in the air,

Because change is a party, and we're all invited there!

If they don't give you a seat at the table, bring a folding chair.

Let's toast to the future, with humor and grace,

Where diversity thrives in every space. So grab your folding chair, and let's take a stand,

Together we'll build a united land!

If they don't give you a seat at the table, bring a folding chair.