Destiny and honor all making the mark I stand as a man with no conviction My movement needs no permission I stand as an American in knowing my rights I stand as a man being direct I am that man being effective Let no one to tone my voice down I want Justice to be all around My voice ranks high and no volume below I walk, but my mission will not be slow I will not bow to any man who sees a lower esteem Being a man my character speaks, and I rise to the occasion I can’t stand along, but follow me and let it be known I am no longer unknown I am the man to the plate Success is being complete as my slate
My reasons are unknown But my outburst has shown My inner voice yells Civil Rights The emotion will be a good fight I have been told I must be silent My demeanor says speak out It’s about rights This is no time to sit back and be polite A light has set my paths of my footsteps I see a long walkway, which reads “Leadership” As I walk further another sign says, “Courage” Then continued walking and discovering “Determination” But the purpose in me speaking out, and knowing not to take the wrong direction I can’t detour with a roadblock My inspiration will not stop Let my voice ring even if it means to the mountain top Yes this is my platform as it relates My journey is whatever date If you believe in your heart, you know it is not too late But today, stand with me and let us all appreciate A man who stands is a man who doesn’t crumble at the end.