On The Waves of Lost Memories

These salted memories
tell stories oceans and seas
gave birth to.

Over the tempestuous waters,
echoes from bellies of slave ships
ride tides of history;

Spreading ripples over the shores—
time proclaiming forgiveness
for lost souls.

Now we sashay along bleached beaches;
white sands masking the shed blood,
and splashing waves drown out
the ghost echoes of rattling chains:

We no longer remember
our beginnings here.