All posts by Sharon Fernando

Sharon is a writer of poetry and short stories. Her work is a reflection of the hidden or not so hidden injustices that are going on in North America. A government servant by day, she sees first-hand some of the hypocrisies that take place in organizations. This experience, along with observing life feeds her passion and writing.

NEVER INTO – Poem by Sharon Fernando

I was never into conspiracy theories
Until they began stealing powerful black beings
With real voices, and real dreams
uplifting communities, doing positive things
Muted by sudden deaths, shootings and accidents
Spirits too broken to notice this is no
coincidence

Promoting ownership of talent and property
Securing future generations with the
promise of the same opportunities
as the “privileged” majority

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