Let The Young People Come Poem by Deidre Dixon

Today we hear about so many young people dropping out of school
How they are being incarcerated, shot down and profiled ‘cause some do act like fools

That doesn't excuse the brutality, corruption or murder in cold blood at the hands of police
Being troubled doesn't warrant being mistreated, tortured or killed like a dog in the streets

The elders talk about our disgust and how these young people need to get themselves together
But, I must ask the question, 'What in the world are you doing to make the situation better? '

Do you think because you are older that you have all of the answers?
Do you spew out words that tear them down and spread discouragement like cancer?

Some come from dysfunctional families, bad influences and neighborhoods riddled with crime
Some have dealt with abuse, neglect, abandonment, drug-addicted parents or parents doing time

You have some young folks with good family backgrounds that choose to get and stay on the wrong path
But, that couldn't be the majority ‘cause there are too many out their failing…...you do the math

We need to pray without ceasing for the young people who seem to be troubled
We need to pray for their salvation, that they would have peace and for their hope to be doubled

We cannot allow a few bad apples or bad seeds to spoil the whole entire bunch
There are many young people out here who pack a powerful and positive punch

But you need to understand that there is a remnant of young people who are on the horizon
They love God, they're on fire, they're anointed, and ones you need to keep your eyes on

You have young people who are clean cut, well prepared, well-spoken and they are well dressed
They would not dare leave home without the proper grooming or without their clothes pressed

But, some of them are coming with long weave, skinny jeans, t-shirts and high platform shoes
Some are coming with their hair in locks, long fingernails and might have multiple tattoos

Don't look at their outward appearance and overstate or underestimate the call of God on their lives
Get to know them by the spirit, which is what God is looking at, and don't look at them through your eyes

These are not just the leaders of the future, but some of them are the leaders for now
They have the education, the experience, the spiritual understanding and the know how

We have some dynamic young people today who have so much to offer to the world
Some of them could be mentors or role models for your own boys and girls

These young people are not coming to replace those of us who have been carrying the torch
Don't stand afraid that there is no longer a place for you and try to block them from coming forth

Let the young people come and share all the wonderful gifts that God has given them
Remember, it's not about you or the young people anyway, but it should be all about Him

Let the young people come today in the way that God has anointed
If you would just allow them the chance you will see that they are God appointed

Let the young people come and you will see that they might be able to teach you something
They have the ability to shift paradigms and change atmospheres, because they are serving The King

Let the young people come, and not only will you be in awe, your soul will be on fire
They will re-ignite you, cause your youth to be renewed and take you to a place much higher

Let the young people release the great things that they have been prepared to do
Just remember this one thing, that some time ago those young people were you