Category: African American
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Happy Juneteenth
Happy Juneteenth On June 19th 1865 we heard the chime of freedom 2 years of sweet reluctant truth… reached enslaved ears in Galveston, Texas elation soared in tow with archangels and they blew a golden trumpet for us beyond the frightful barks of German Shepard’s bullet shells and exuberant hymns was still peace… no more…
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Someone Shot At Me
As of late, I have been conflicted regarding who I want to be and accepting the truth that consumes my daily thoughts. All the normalcy that I drew limited comfort from went out the window this week! And within my heart that bleeds Black I understand why… The persistent killing, economic oppression and abuse of…
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Please Come Home Black Bird Recluse
This poem means so much to me and writing it nearly broke what’s left of my heart. I hope you enjoy it. Unacknowledged blood bonds Massaged over distinct whispers of distrust You preferred to live in calamity rather than attempt to repair us So we move in a familiar yet unfamiliar space A place that…
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THE Journey
Press on black coal One day you will be a diamond And the ambivalent people that called you ugly Will call you beautiful Press on Press on ugly duckling One day you will be a swan With a neck nice and long It is greatness that you glide upon Press on Press on…
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Resurrection of a Dream Deferred
Lately, I have been reading poetry and trying to dig into the works of authors and poet’s who inspire me. The first poet that inspired me to write was Langston Hughes. His description of life and his experiences gave color to my childhood as I used his work as a source of inspiration. In…
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Gentrification Nation: Litter on the Ground
Move us out Tell us that our children born and raised HERE Don’t have the right to stay Build luxury condos So we can’t afford to pay Clean up the garbage That once covered the streets, where we stay The things that our taxes should have covered before you came Invoke the law…
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Black Women Super-Shero
I gave birth to civilization And stood by Malcolm X I am the most hated woman on the PLANET bABIES feed from the breast of women But LOOK at what the FCC did to Janet I whoop ASS and take names Put bad guys to Shame Telliport home tO put Dinner…
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Free Your Mind Black King
Wet kisses and warm hugs Are what I’m dreaming of Strong grips on my thick hips And the sounds of impassioned love The BEAUTY OF chocolate swirls intertwined Your eyes LOCKED ON mine Even if just for A MOment in time I SEE your troubles and Encourage you to free your mind…
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aMERICAN Nightmare
Poverty and tears Brought me here Blood shot eyes and Nightmares Brought me here Inequity and a dream deferred Brought me here Hopes of being free as a bird Brought me here I can’t allow myself to me trampled on for your GREAT SOCIETY Waking up in a cold SWEAT Brought…
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