Tag: black poets
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Identity
I am always my authentic self in my works, but admittedly if it isn’t well received I find myself doing that dance with self doubt. I love the positive feedback that I receive from the transparency that is displayed along my journey through my writing, but I need not let that be a determining factor…
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Bound
Significant strangers tied together by a tree. What is the root that connects me to you and you to me? I gotta take what I feel, and put it in writing Because surely those first two lines come off disrespectful, I must hold myself accountable and not be neglectful. After I talk to God, I…
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Baa Baa EBON Sheep
It gets a bit tiring, Being led by your inner voice. It feels a bit lonely, Realizing that you must stand alone Feeling like that one sheep who went astray, But even after being encouraged to return and complying, There is something different inside. Looking in the sky Wondering why God didn’t allow you to…
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Voilà Moment
“Individuals on the journey eventually find themselves experiencing a baptism by fire. It’s that moment when they are just about to lose their lives and they miraculously, courageously find the answer that gives their life meaning. And that meaning, that answer, saves them.” – Viola Davis In chapter one of “Finding Me,” Viola Davis speaks…
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Metaphoric Dream State
I’ll be among those who admit: “So many times I tried to ignore it.” That voice, that intuition, That spiritual guidance that reminds us of our missions. But in my dream, I saw a raven. Was it similar to Poe’s grief, the underlying message? Or, for me, was it a symbol of rebirth? For in…
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I write POETRY
I write poetry. There are many things I could do in my spare time, But I write poetry. There are many things I could splurge on, I could spend recklessly But the only investment that fills these internal voids Is writing poetry. No matter what job title I have ever held no matter what diagnosis…
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“Replay”
Childlike views of the world Naïve perspectives Inferiority complexes Birthed. Self worth Comparison God complexes Survival mode reflexes Competition Conformity Hope in humanity Strides Neuroticism Insecurity Feed me Feel me Teach me Mold me Fix me Who – Is – Me? Physical release. Bandaid. Sober realities. Leave me Stay with me Pray with me Hurt…
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“Mmm-”
To say to you that I have it all figured out Would be a blatant lie My transparency Is to prevent you from having to heal from me Shoulda Coulda Woulda Don’t quite cut it 17, 22, and 34 I birthed you Still to this day I don’t quite have a clue I cannot go…
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“I AM LIGHT”
** Video recording can be found on main page of my blog.** “Don’t go to school telling our business, a house divided will not stand.” “Forgiveness is a must, no matter where he laid his hand.” “You have a name that sounds white, You’ll get a good job.” “I wanna blonde hair, blue-eyed doctor.” Generations…
Jusjess Poetry: Poetry and Other Expression in Written Art 