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In 1964, Sam Cooke penned a song that would become an anthem of hope and resilience: “A Change Is Gonna Come.” In the wake of the Civil Rights Movement, Cooke’s soulful ballad echoed the struggles of Black Americans, while igniting a deep sense of perseverance and belief in the inevitable triumph of justice and equality. Inspired by Cooke’s message, this poem reflects that same powerful belief in change. It is a call to action, a reminder of the tireless fight for freedom, and an affirmation that brighter days are ahead, despite the darkness of the present.

A Change Is Gonna Come

I’ve walked through the shadows, been lost in the night,
Searched for the dawn, and held on to the light.
The chains that bind us, they may seem too strong,
But I’ve known from the start: we’ve been right all along.

Through the rivers of sorrow, through mountains so tall,
We’ve cried, we’ve bled, yet we stand tall,
A storm may rage, and the winds may scream,
But we’re warriors born, with an unbreakable dream.

They’ve tried to keep us down, tried to bury our soul,
But still, we rise, and we take control.
Our voices unite, like a force untamed,
No more silence—our power reclaimed.

I’ve seen the pain, the injustice, the lie,
But I won’t give up, and I won’t deny,
The truth in my heart, and the strength in my hand,
We are the future, and together we’ll stand.

A change is gonna come, you can hear it in the air,
A ripple of hope, so strong, so rare.
For the world can’t silence what it cannot fight,
The will of the people, the flame of the light.

The road may be long, and the journey unclear,
But we’ve traveled this way before—don’t fear.
The change is rising, it’s ready to roar,
And when it arrives, we’ll be stronger than before.

So hold fast, my people, hold fast to the dream,
A future of justice, of peace, of esteem.
The world may bend, and the winds may roar,
But we’ll rise again, and we’ll open the door.

Closing Thoughts:

Much like Sam Cooke’s song, this poem honors the struggles, resilience, and eventual triumph of Black people throughout history. The fight for justice, equality, and love is ongoing—but change, powerful change, is inevitable. We continue to rise, despite the darkness, and we will see the dawn of a brighter, better future for ourselves, our children, and generations to come.

Inspired by Sam Cooke’s anthem, this poem is a reminder that change is coming. We rise, we fight, and we’ll see the dawn of justice. #ChangeIsComing #Hope #Resilience #BlackHistory