Role Reversal

It was an unforgettable night,

When the blacks were being served by a white .

The road was almost deserted, 

Except for a few

Who enjoyed the view,

And amongst whom the news was being circulated! 

 

In contrast to the darkness of the night

An open space was all bright and yellow,

Lost dignities were being regained here

And the souls seemed quite mellow! 

 

Up above, the sky was lit with stars

It was time for a change, 

A time, to forget the scars! 

It was time to treat everyone the same

For playing with someone’s life is not a game. 

 

In the silence of the night

Their heart was screaming 'Freedom',

'Freedom' from the shackles of slavery

A task which they tackled so bravely!

 

They waited so long

For light to enter their lives, 

How painful it must have been

When they were separated from their wives! 

 

Tears rolled down their cheeks, 

Remembering the horrendous memories of the past. 

Contented were they now, 

As their prayers were heard at last! 

 

Unable to find a solution

They once treaded the path to delusion, 

Freedom was all that they wanted to buy

The hard times had taken away,

Their ability to cry!

 

They lived with a hope

That all their sufferings will come to an end, 

The task was not easy

As their masters shall have to bend! 

 

At last, the long awaited day arrived

To compensate for all the joys deprived

Only the roles were reversed, 

For the colours were still Black and White!