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Benjamin

The Benjamin that I know is, like the Biblical
Character, the YOUNGEST of 8 sons.  For the last
Year, I have sensed that there is something that
I am supposed to impart to Benjamin.  I have not
Concluded what that impartation is, but I will begin
By sharing an acrostic poem bearing his name.
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BELIEVERS do not have room for doubt and fear

EVERY door is an opportunity to explore and excel

NEVER say never, but rather, forever say, "I can"

JUSTICE may condemn me, but Christ pardons me

ANTICIPATION explodes within and makes me wait

MANY are called; few are chosen; most refuse

I can do all things through Christ

NOTHING shall be impossible to those who believe

Breaking Benjamin - Far Away

Just as the elements within our lives are inevitable to intercede
There are also uncontrolled forces that have to circle the world
Pride, envy, gluttony, lust, sloth, wrath, and greed
These 7 deadly sins are sold more than the blooded diamonds and pearls

With prayer and faith I stand next to my mother. 
And with undoubted submission I'd give anything for my sister.
I'll forever go to war for and with my brother. 
But ever since Cain killed Abel, family's have killed, and killers get richer. 

Lord when you gather your souls back please grant us your mercy
Grab our hearts with the inner core of your palms.
We drink from a cup but Revelations still leaves us thirsty.
Deliver me like the light you spoke of in the beautiful book of Psalms. 

Wash the pain, suffering, and betrayal from our flesh. 
Let your light dry away the history of grieving within tears.
Invite me to throw away my sins as I ask with all my chest.
And forgive man as I will forgive myself when your flood crosses near.

Turkey Alive

Well, I listened to Benjamin Zephaniah,
And I kept my young turkey alive.
We had a really good blast last Christmas,
With hip-hop and reggae and jive.

We opened our presents real early,
Taking selfies and having a laugh.
I bought Turkey some really cool trainers,
And he bought me some gloves and a scarf.

Then we ate a lovely fat dinner.
I cooked him organic green beans.
We had rice and peas and coleslaw,
With a gigantic mountain of greens.

After, we played a game of Scrabble.
I won 'cause I hate losing at games.
I sang him a number of carols,
Played charades, guessing celebrities’ names.

We watched movies until we got tired,
And then tried to enjoy the King's Speech.
We couldn’t resist Christmas pudding,
With a dollop of ice cream and peach.

I’m glad my turkey’s alive for Christmas.
I’ll invite him again and again.
And I’ve also joined Turkeys United,
‘Cause now Turkey and me are best friends.

But there’s one thing I forgot to mention,
Which you may think a little absurd:
I thought he was one of the talking turkeys,
But this turkey didn’t even say a word!
 
 (Ode to Benjamin Zephaniah’s Talking Turkeys )

Aphorism Plus: Quote by Benjamin Franklin

"Three may keep a secret if two of them are dead," ... quote by Benjamin Franklin

If the three are still left breathing would you fear what might be said, for when you hear the truth of this, all secrets be at risk, will opportune all freedoms aim to raise those penniless. 

To save your life, you must heed words for they will serve you best, twas the dark lord who had written you, your present interest. You'd outlast two that Shady knew and brought them back, plus test. 

Which he will sit to judge at trial, cometh that hour he set; three souls for him, your life--you get, and to all, we have outlined, are the needed facts, to which, my friend, to that you'll do your best.

In summation, I gathereth, 
three souls he will get,
mentioning their untimely deaths.
My inner art be facts,
coursing throughout my veins,
I will accomplish this here task
known to me by that name
--the Beastmaster. Alas,
my eyes answered my guess--
me'lord; Keeper of Hell's Gate ... 
                                  ~ I pass.

Benjamin Franklin Puppet

A Benjamin Franklin puppet walked into our living room.
He wanted to use our computer, in particular, needed to zoom.
I said to my husband “what do you think?”
“I believe he is lost,” he said. This is not a skating rink.

Because Benjamin Franklin Puppet had put on some skates.
He was zipping and slipping around our hoes and garden rakes.
But why are they in your living room? A snoopy neighbor said.
This is not easily answered, so I went back to my bed.

A Little Moon For Benjamin

A little moon for Benjamin
For Benjamin the moon
Which casts itself upon his face
Tonight when it is full 
In a magic transformation
That illuminates, in depth
A purer form of innocence
A finer state of grace
And wisdom’s inspiration
That poets can embrace

For here the gaze of wonder!
For here the look of awe!
For here the eyes enraptured
By what they see afar

And uttering but these few words
In a simple, boundless phrase
“The moon, the moon”, in rapt exclaim
Is all he needs to say – 

For nothing brighter shines tonight
Than the moon that shines beyond
Except the eyes of Benjamin
For whom the moon belongs –

Benjamin Blue

BENJAMIN BLUE

Benjamin Blue lost his shoe.
He called to his mother, “What should I do?”

His mother said, “Look under your bed”
But as he did, he bumped his head!

His father said, “Look under your chair”
But all he found was dust and hair.

His brother said “Look in your room, behind your door “
But dirty socks just covered his floor.

Benjamin Blue sobbed for his shoe.
“I will never find it, what will I do?”

His sister in the garden sat with her cat, then smelled something gross 
screaming, "YUC, WHAT IS THAT?”
(She was known to be rude and kind of a brat)
 
"Benjamin" she hollered, "I found your shoe” 
 He knew she was right, when she shouted,  "PEE U!"

Rest In Peace Benjamin Oko

He was my former student,
In whom I found not a dent.
On the day he took the leap
I’d seen a knotted crowd weep:
Way back 1998
While Service Allowance did wait...

Passers-by he’d shocked with stereo: 
A yelling one for “Cheerio,”
His reason ‘Quite Earth-Shaking:
“One could sleep off, no waking!”

He had me killed Ten times with smiles 
And did me indulge no wiles…

Benjamin with no girlfriend, 
Which I warned him to just end,
Whereupon he tried him to please
And replied next week with ease...

By me made to understand 
He has to farm my own land 
And he gave A Quick Alright
“I know tomorrow will be right.” 

Owned cheeks I could swear puffy
And occupied a room stuffy
Or had he been asthmatic
And his attack automatic?

Not your fault Bright Light went dim:
You rest in peace Benjamin.

First African-American To Make a Clock In the American Colonies-Benjamin Banneker-

Benjamin

Attended a Quaker school only African-American, interested in Mathematics and mechanics, clocks, and astronomy
Lover of ... the stars, planets and creator of 1st Almanac
Who feels ... pangs and pains from his chronic alcoholism
Who would like to see ... he design the lay out for the Capitol Building
 and White House published first to publish Almanac
 Resident of ...Baltimore Maryland 

Banneker

6/15/2022
Written words by James Edward Lee Sr. ©2022

Benjamin Buffalo

Benjamin Buffalo came on my tele show
For he had written a book
The world’s oldest Buffalo with tales of long ago
Gave a retrospective look

I asked Benji Buffalo, here’s what I’d like to know
Did you know Buffalo Bill
He said let the record show that I’m a Buffalo
Listen to this if you will

Bill was a nice ’en but he herded Bison
His rope never wrapped around me
For Bison were smaller, us Buffalo, taller
But each of us need to roam free

On one lucky pass he slapped me on my ass
He did have a very warm hand
Back then I was thicker but not a lot quicker
It turns out I’m sporting his brand

Not In the Bible, Though -

God helps those who help themselves
Hidden here a kernel of truth: "no free lunch!"
But if I seek a shelter in real or fancied homelessness
"A stitch in time saves nine," - not my bikini (thanx a bunch)

An Ode To Benjamin Franklin

I wished to improve on my character so,
I looked for a model to go by.
I studied the habits of men great and tall,
For one who seemed perfect in my eyes.

Men of fine profile and manly physique,
Were the first ones to cross my inspection.
First also dismissed for their physical charms,
Seemed all they had worth admiration;

And those who had money and power were wont,
To flaunt their importance and style.
An hour or two in this comp'ny could last,
A person a long, long while;

And so I explored yet another route,
The highway to high education.
Perhaps here I would find the virtuous man.
One worthy of my adulation.

I read through the tomes of scholars and scribes,
Philosophers, poets and statesmen,
And I never found a doctrine more sound,
Than the one left behind by Ben Franklin.

Noisily Obsessed

"Fart Proudly!" Benjamin Franklin Once Wrote
A troublesome guest is best not to tote
For happy intestines
It was Ben's suggestion
A good fart is worthy of a good gloat!

Could it be that we're farting obsessed?
Each aspect of farting addressed
From loud and heady
To silent but deadly
All preferences being confessed

They say one should die for their art
But it's others who suffer the fart
I think that it's time
To pursue a new line
Stop the horse and empty the cart

A horse is a horse me thinks 'tis true
Of course it's the back end that stinks of poo
While wielding shovel and pail
I did not watch the tail
He let loose and blew and up I threw!

Benjamin

It’s a garden of roses 
Sweet sweet smells of Jasmine and lavender 
It never rains, 
it never pours
 it drizzles patiently 
It drizzles romantically 
I have my garden
I have my Eden
Red roses smile at me
Beautiful birds sing melodiously
I lighten up like a further 
Gentle winds whistles me to the 9th cloud
Exotically I float aimlessly 
It must be love
It must be love
It is love
The drizzle is thicker
It’s rains, it hails
it thunders
It hissed 
It cracked 
It truck................
Suddenly silence
The sun has gone off
It’s hot, it burning
It hurts so bad 
I can’t take it
I’m broken, I’m hurt , I’m stunned 
The roses are Welty 
Lilies are dry
Jasmine and lavender 
Smell like ashes 
It hurts , it burns
The rain that gave me life 
has taken a life
This is my official farewell 
My goodbye to my
My Benjamin my Eden
RIP Benjamin my love
Death do not be proud 

By Odeline Chigwedere

Benjamin Disraeli

For you there was new epoch
beyond the synagogue
when in religious solemnity
you converted to Christianity.

You wanted to support
King and the Church 
but you were also open
for political change.

Your trophy was not only
in your political philosophy 
equal with propaganda
and your satires

on profligate oligarchy,
sectarianism, collusion,
of the Ministers
and their illustrious illusion.

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