The Poetry and Prose of John Omniadeo

The Poetry and Prose of John Omniadeo

Wednesday, June 22, 2011

Union Parade

Marching
We are marching
We are marching on this Brand New Day
Marching
HEY!
Come join the Union!
March in the Union Parade

Uncle John came and
He got the Children dancing
Then he lifted up his Hands
Time for the Children
To link Arms together
March with the Union Band

I was a Slave
I was livin on my Knees
Master commanded—I obeyed
Now I'm a Free Man
Born to the Union
I march in the Union Parade

Marching
We are marching
We are marching on the Stones We Laid
Marching
HEY!
Come join the Union!
March in the Union Parade

I was a Handmaid
of a Cruel Mistress
Master had me on a whim
Now I'm a Free Woman
Born to the Union
No Mistress or Master again

You don't need no Uniform
You don't need no Union Card
Your Dues have already been paid
When you know you hurt
Like every other Beatin Heart
You march in that Union Parade

Marching
We are marching
We are marching on this Brand New Day
Marching
HEY!
Come join the Union!
March in the Union Parade

Love to All,

- John O.

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