Carrie Law Morgan Figgs, "We Are Marching" (1921)
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We are marching, truly marching
Can't you hear the sound of feet?
We are fearing no impediment
We have never known defeat.
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Like Job of old we have had patience,
Like Joshua, dangerous roads we've trod
Like Solomon we have built out temples.
Like Abraham we've had faith in God.
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Up the streets of wealth and commerce,
We are marching one by one
We are marching, making history,
For ourselves and those to come.
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We have planted schools and churches.
We have answered duty's call.
We have marched from slavery's cabin
To the legislative hall.
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Brethren can't you catch the spirit?
You who are out just get in line
Because we are marching,, yes we are marching
To the music of the time.
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We are marching, steady marching
Bridging chasms, crossing streams
Marching up the hill of progress
Realizing our fondest dreams.
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We are marching, truly marching
Can't you hear the sound of feet?
We are fearing no impediment
We shall never know defeat.
Published in Nuggets of Gold, 1921