Designed To Rise

We belong and carry
Historic love is buried 
In black genes so strong
They ring like holy song

The curl of your hair
Onyx Pearl your eyes
Heavy hips bring stare
Licorice lips defy lies

We create from scraps
Food homes poems raps
Take nothing make something
All despite devilish traps

We fall yet we ruby rose
So all could experience hope
And amethyst amazing growth
We dreamt and made it so

You silver star are the pride
Of hearts love inherited tribe
The sun kisses your skin
Ancestors kiss given by wind

Destined and designed to rise
Be inspired be ready to fly
God gives you truth not lies
Walk your path live your life
Copyright © | Year Posted 2025


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Date: 9/5/2025 1:48:00 PM
I enjoyed reading your powerful "Designed To Rise" write. God does a great job. Great last line.... Have a very blessed day/weekend writing away..............
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Karen Jones
Date: 9/6/2025 2:09:00 PM
Thanks Paula!
Date: 9/2/2025 9:28:00 PM
I enjoy your poem of pride, the young people should take to heart. Across an ocean, a link not broken.
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Karen Jones
Date: 9/2/2025 10:19:00 PM
You’re kind Hilda and it means a lot that you like this one!
Date: 9/1/2025 8:00:00 PM
Nice to see your avatar again, Karen. Hope you will stick around. Really and truly... I know that this doesn't quite fit the narrative of your poem, but I've been told by some that I'm almost nothing; by others, that I'm really something. ~ s/t from n/t
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Karen Jones
Date: 9/1/2025 8:19:00 PM
You are quite a talented poet with a charming personality and great sense of humor! I agree that you’re really something. I’ve been meeting challenges and not writing as much. Hugs sweetie!
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