Seeing Growth Is Not An Option, It Is Necessary
There is A Brand New Energy flowing through my soul Uniquely tailored to who I be Coming out of the midst of negativity Walking in the spirit of the positive Embracing wisdom For she speaks Truth My walk is with a smooth and easy glide Even as I step over hurdles I Glide Drawn into wisdom’s source of Life Breathing deeply of her positive energy All that I hope for I claim it as mine…
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A life has been taken Nah, it wasn’t a case of identity mistaken Another black man life was lost Who will pay the cost For too long we sat back and chilled Watching as our brothers and sisters have been killed Accused and blamed for lying, cheating, and stealing Still no excuse for the repeated killing When will you change When will we stop accepting the blame There are no winners in this game Why…
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I am determined That I will Not fall, again, In this cycle That has me- at one point Floating on “forever” Then falling on my face…. Never again will I be the prey That you find Standing in the middle Of “vulnerable” Hoping you’d find and Save me before The big bad lonely wakes Up hungry for my soul I am determined To never again fall Thinking you’d be the one That carries the emotional…
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Somewhere in the world a women or man Reaches out for a friends hand Tying to understand what is on their mind Helping them leave certain things behind I wonder is it my hand they reach for I wonder who will help me if I fall on the floor Would you laugh or cry while a bird goes flying by I hand you some puffs (tissue) to dry your eyes full of tears Whisper words…
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I’m not shutting up, I can never be silenced, making others aware is what I do because I care, I’m a chronic pain syndrome sufferer, there is no off day or buffer… I could easily lose my mind, pain consumes me most days, it’s constant but not a friend, I’m having a rare low pain day, not taking it for granted in any way, I’m cautiously doing chores, eating light, staying hydrated, my photosensitivity won’t…
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In a reflective state of mind.. Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses, let us throw off everything that hinders and the sin that so easily entangles and let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us. –Hebrews 12:1 I have learned and accepted that, when we are serious and officially under spiritual construction, we need to be mindful of our environment and the company we keep. It…
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How many lives will be plucked Until someone begins to give a phuck How many fathers left broken Seems like we are the only ones joking Heeing and Hawing as another child is slain Outraged by all of the pain Preventative measures we must take Instead of reacting once the dam breaks Blood is spilled Mothers are being killed It is a full on assault Let them feel the wrath They ultimately brought I’m not…
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The Epitome of a Black Woman *QUEEN* The sun accentuates the glowing Earth Tone of a Black Woman. She radiates with pride and truth; You can see it…You can feel it; With every step of her graceful stride. She brings hope to many; for she is the backbone. Feeding your mind with the goodness, Keeping your soul fed, so you are never hungry. When you are hungry, she is there to nurture you. Her love…
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True Love well I’ve been in love a time or two Feel love it feels good till the love is through Known love never really knew if they were loving me back They were in pain so the hurt they felt, ended up hurting me back So I guess it’s true, hurting people hurt people You can give your all but they won’t see past their broken pieces Knowing all that I’ve done to try…
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What is this thing called love anyway…Is it real or just a myth Is it the impossible dream…Delusions of grandeur…Or so it seems My heart was all I had to offer…Given faithfully as a gift Broken promises equal shattered dreams…Now my light inside hesitates to gleam Keep trying but to no avail Feel like a loser…Continue to fail Your exquisite charm…Camouflaged the alarms And the sirens…I was blinded Elapsed memories should have reminded me Of…
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