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Portrait of a Black Man

I write this willfully hoping we brothers that are lost can all find yourselves, it is said that “The value of a man resides in what he gives and not in what he is capable of receiving.” We as black men have forgotten how to give, it was a point in time that we were seen as protectors and providers, and considered the structured foundation for our family's . What happened to so many of us? that made us fall from grace, and lost hope and discarded our faith. We've let this world misguide our direction and changed our steps, chained our minds to these materialistic idols that only dull our souls. Portrait of a black man lets paint divinity in the way we use to shine, and once again be a meaningful sunrise to a generation that turned off their lights. It's imperative that we find common ground with our women, because with faults in our own foundation we will never be able to build happy homes. Our own selfish acts and desires are the reason they made a "Plan B", to control the conception of birth when our "Plan A" should be to add value to a women's worth, and raise sons to become kings and daughters to become queens. I write this not to preach or to teach you, but only give enlighten thoughts for I once too sat in the dark, but know I understand why Prometheus took fire from the gods. Portrait of black man there's still truth in religion but there's none in your true religions, you can't buy those type of genes. Our brand names should be our legacy.

Copyright © | Year Posted 2013




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Date: 4/24/2013 4:57:00 AM
A powerful write for ourselves my friend. I totally agree with you to the fullest on this...regards INK-U-SCRIPT
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Date: 4/23/2013 10:45:00 PM
Nicholas, Wishing you a nice warm welcome to the Poetry Soup. I hope you find this community to be one of the best. May you find inspiration by reading some of the poetry written here by other poets, and myself! If you ever want or need feedback on any given poem, please feel free and look me up by clicking on my name anytime you see it. HUGS <3 from your newest friend ~*~SKAT"
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Date: 4/23/2013 10:00:00 PM
I like the label we should ride through out life. You have such a beautiful vision on what a plan should be. Nicholas"Welcome to the poetry soup. My name is Linda; many poets on the soup call me PD for fun. I'm stopping by to invite you on over to my latest contest --called the “7 wonders” I'm hoping you will consider the enjoyment and challenges we offer in our contest. If you like, please consider my contest. You can find the contest page on the top left hand side. I’m looking forward in reading and enjoying your poems in the future. Today I will start by reading all you have posted this far..... Thanks @-> LINDA <-@"
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