In Retrospect

My mother told me, as a child, how diverse a woman had to be.
She stated from this diversity solidarity could be found.
Woman, as a leader, confronts the world in a liberated form.
She is to say what is necessary and carry on.
If there seems to be no forum, one must develop for her in a man
political arena. 

My mother did show what occurred during her youth.
Formation is of a new school.
This thought gleams and is The School of Social Theology.

Today's woman shines.
She is in every facet of life.
Her statue stands strong with strings of living being in her loving smiles 
and unwanted frowns.
If she fatigues, she rest easily and tomorrow she advocates just as hard 
knowing she must get the job done.

I am the woman I speak of and I know many like me.
A new generation with no dream denied, activism we define.
To take this any further would state that a fight against Social Injustice is 
a fight for Social Justice!
Copyright © | Year Posted 2014


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Date: 6/16/2015 4:49:00 PM
I have been so impressed with your bio that i decided to get to know you through your writings, so here i am starting at the beginning.
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Verlena S. Walker
Date: 10/21/2015 11:20:00 PM
Wonderful Njeri... Where are you today in your of knowing me? Love, Verlena
Date: 5/11/2014 10:59:00 PM
Starting things off with your first poem on the soup, Verlena. I must say that this is an impressive informative, reflective and true-to-life read. I respect women and think of you ladies as very complex beings ranging from multi-layered minds, multi-faceted personalities and insane genetic and hormonal make-up. Body and Soul, beauty lives and must be revered and celebrated.
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Verlena S. Walker
Date: 5/11/2014 11:01:00 PM
Thanks Jake for your supportive comments. I like empowerment so you may find several of my poems are via the lens of a strong ethnic woman. Verlena
Date: 3/24/2014 8:55:00 PM
For my first visit I figured why not start with your first. I enjoyed this powerful write, getting a idea of the woman beyond the words!! Good job..Asavvy1
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Date: 3/24/2014 9:37:00 PM
Thanks for your support Jared. Verlena
Date: 2/13/2014 4:57:00 PM
Powerful write Verlena, you are a strong woman, with well brought up intensions and vision. Wishing you a nice valentines' day tomorrow. I haven't had the honors in meeting you yet. I decided to stop by with smiles, and a late Welcome to the soup. Hope you are enjoying all who are still here. :)... always & forever ~LINDA
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Verlena S. Walker
Date: 2/20/2014 3:53:00 PM
Thanks... Verlena
Date: 2/7/2014 2:24:00 AM
An interesting woman; Nicely thought and written. I love it
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Verlena S. Walker
Date: 2/20/2014 3:53:00 PM
Thanks a lot Victor... Verlena
Date: 2/4/2014 11:05:00 PM
I see you are relatively new to this site. I welcome you. Nice poem here which has one questionable item in the eleventh line. "She is in every faucet of life"? A faucet is a valve that controls the flow of water in a sink, shower, or bathtub. I believe you really want "facet", which is a qualitative aspect. Everything else appears good.
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Verlena S. Walker
Date: 2/5/2014 12:07:00 AM
Thanks for the good read Robert. Correction made... Verlena
Date: 2/4/2014 10:29:00 PM
An interesting and different piece on women I'm reading today.
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Date: 2/5/2014 12:08:00 AM
Michael, thanks for your visiting my page. Verlena
Date: 1/31/2014 7:56:00 AM
- Warm welcome to PoetrySoup,Verlena- I choose your first fine written poem :)- hope you will write many more in the future :) - Hope you will be satisfied with our "soup family" - we are many .. but has plenty of room for you too- PoetrySoup Rule1: Be kind and keep PoetrySoup a haven. PoetrySoup is a drama free zone(Comment on the poetry of others and they will comment on yours.) Thank you posted your words and thoughts here, I want to come back to read more another day. - oxox // Anne-Lise :)
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Date: 1/31/2014 4:14:00 PM
Thanks! I know I we'll...
Date: 1/31/2014 5:19:00 AM
Verlena, powerful and expressive. Your first poem on the soup is excellent for the readers!! Stopping by with a nice, sweet Welcome to Poetry Soup. Wishing you the best when it comes to your poems. I hope you get to meet all the nice poets around here. Starting with me. SKAT :-) Please drop a hello and tell me a little about yourself if you like. I would like to be your newest poetry soup "FRIEND". Hugs* SKAT
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Date: 1/31/2014 4:22:00 PM
Pseudonym - Dark Sunshine
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Verlena S. Walker
Date: 1/31/2014 4:20:00 PM
Hello Skat A, I am glad you enjoyed my poetry. I reside in Detroit, Michigan and would love to do Poetry Project via Poetry Soup soon. Let me know what events are plan directly in that regards. Many more posts to come in different categories. Again, thanks for your thumb-up... Verlena/Dark Sushine
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