Pride and The Flame

Better days ahead

Reached out to feel each grain

A lifetime running through his hands

The scorching heat left our heart

The workings of a proud brown man

But nowhere could you see

Dark eyes look away

The pride and the flame

Reached out to feel the warmth

Time running through his hands

The scorching heat gave life

The heart of the proud brown man

And he says to his child

Who still couldn't stand

Someday...