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Imagine That

July 8th, 2014 | roo

Sometimes I imagine
That I would like to be
A strong and brave protector
Of my whole community

A strong and brave protector with my lovers by my side
I’d have a leather jacket, and a bike that I could ride
And my friends would say, “Jamila, you’re so caring, big, and strong,
Please join us at this action, in case something huge goes wrong”

And I’d get on my bike and I’d start to ride
I’d scope out the route for the march outside
I’d find the cops waiting at the end
And I’d yell a warning back to friends
And the action would go so perfectly
That our friends in jail would get out and be free

And I’d tip my hat
Imagine that
Imagine thaaaaaaaat
Imagine that!

Sometimes I imagine
That I would like to be
A writer who tells stories
Pf the world we want to see

I’d think of ways of living that don’t rely on stolen lands
I’d gaze into a future with no nations, states, or brands
And I’d hear folks say, “But Roo, right now it’s getting worse I fear,
It’s hard to have much hope if you’re a woman, brown, or queer!”

And I’d tell a tale that is long and deep
I’d speak of joy that our work will reap
I’d talk of love built without regret
I’d tell a story that you can’t forget
I’d show a future bright and clear
And I’d give us hope, and we all would cheer!

And I’d tip my hat
Imagine that
Imagine thaaaaaaat
Imagine that!

Sometimes I imagine
That I would like to be
A person who feels stable
In thier own identity

Who comes back from a daydream
To a self that just feels true.
But I still have to imagine.
Because I’m Jamila,
Roo, that’s who.

And I’d tip my hat
Imagine that
Imagine thaaaaaaat
Imagine that…

Inspired by Ernie
 

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