Now I Am Free - Civil Rights Poem by: E.P. I am black. Once I was segregated. Now I am free. Once I was threatened. Once I was bullied.
Once I was beaten. Now I am free. Once I was terrified.
Once I was fearful. Once I was cautious. Now I am free. Once I was brave.
Once I was courageous. Once I was fearless. Now I am free. I am black. Once I was segregated. Now I am free.