Congressman John Lewis, A Modern Warrior Poem by Hebert Logerie

Congressman John Lewis was a modern warrior
A quintessential fighter, a conscientious liberator
And a civil right activist who was never afraid to stand
Against oppression, greed and injustice. For this land
To be better, just, equal and humane, Brother Lewis
Battled for everyone living under the roof of the house
The world will miss such a brave stalwart, a giant who left
Us after striving, struggling, and enduring so much for liberty. Death
Always brings his strange mirror when a gentle Hero reaches the apex
Of the struggle of life. Natural death comes and rewards the very best
Of us with a well deserved eternal détente, peacefully quiet rest
At the end. Even as a youngster, Brother Lewis was unafraid of the racists
And the misguided, ignorant, overrated and brainless sadists
The world, not only the USA, lost a relentless militant activist
A good man, a great black man, a brave brother and a friend
Who fought for the rights to vote for all citizens of this land
Uncle John fought against racism and everything that's bad
For the United States of America, including the deadly virus COVID-19
Which can annihilate the entire world. We are now in quarantine
But we're still fighting against police brutality and cruelty, poverty
Injustice, unfairness, bad laws, arrogance, corruption and bigotry
‘Black Lives Matter' movement is his offspring. Brother John Lewis fought
The right battles and won with flying colors every time. It's a superb thought
To conclude that the underdog who's truly dedicated and resilient to win
Will never be defeated at the very end. Pride is priceless when a good man
Or woman is honest, truthful, fair, just, intelligent and dedicated to equality
Freedom, dignity, respect, love, fraternity, peace for all, and to humanity.

Copyright © July 2020, Hébert Logerie, All rights reserved
Hébert Logerie is the author of several books of poetry.