In fields of cotton and of corn,
A sharecropper's life was often born.
They worked hard from dawn till dusk,
Their hands and backs did ache and rust.

But then came a time of change,
A time when people felt estranged.
Racism and discrimination were rife,
And integration was a struggle for life.

But determination and commitment grew,
And the legacy of those who knew
That to revolutionize and make a stand,
We must unite and hold each other's hand.

The ordeal was long and hard to bear,
But we knew that we had to dare
To fight for what we know is right,
And never give up without a fight.

So let's share in this commitment to be,
The change we want to see,
And let's honor those who paved the way,
For a better world for us today.

Reflections

1. What is racism and discrimination?
2. How did the sharecropper's life change over time?
3. What does determination and commitment mean to you?
4. How did people work together to revolutionize society and overcome the ordeal of the past?
5. Why is it important to integrate communities and work towards a better future?
6. What is the legacy of those who fought against racism and discrimination?
7. What can you do to help create a more inclusive and accepting world?