9-YEAR OLD WRITES HIS-TORY
Kayden Hern isn't just any 3rd grade boy. He spoke as poet laureate at the recent inauguration of New York Gov. Kathy Hochul, performing an original poem he wrote, making history and telling his story.
IN MY MIND
By Kayden Hern
In my mind, I used to be a child of poverty, not knowing that hopes and dreams can become reality.
In my mind, I thought it was fine to sit in the back of the
classroom because my teacher never asked me to read or write.
But little did she know I was ever so bright. In my mind, I could never used to understand why they used to call me Ashy, and Black. I always hear being black living near a railroad track – those are the things that would hold you back.
But now I understand why being called Ashy and Black.
Black is the color of my skin, so soft, beautiful, silky and smooth.
In my mind, I used to hear grandma cry, on her
knees bowing down shouting thank-You Lord, thank You Lord for blessing this house!
Her cries brought tears to my eyes. Grandma’s cries was thanking God for all His blessings.
Now I understand why in my mind, I heard ancestors cry, they helped clear the path so others do not have to die.
Justice and peace, Oh Father, please help me. And that’s what I heard in my mind.
