Best Lak Poems
Ebonics, Lets Do Some Slang
I knows I'se yo' life a' chillin'
yo' bro's gamin' da ladies and spillin'
Dat blod on dez streets bout' town
sit yo' nappy azz rite on down!
Lak I'se yo' bes' frien' a skippin'
on da daz he be wacked out en' trippin'
Dat he'd jest tak' yo' last doller
spen' it on jest a gal and a holler!
In fac' sumtimes he sezs me awerkin'
laughs so damm hard he starts ahurtin'
He saz dat iz fer da ignorent doggs
yuz iz ez dead ez a rottin' logg!
I laugh at da way he be'n a-thinkin'
ff'ed up on da weed and da drinkin'!
07/27/2014
For Verlena's Ebonics Contest.
I like challenges....
DIALOGUE
PREFACE:
It was the dawn of a new day;
knowledge and truth sought and given.
As I gave, so was I again taught.
(Ask, and it shall be given)
Student:
“Teacher, same said Egypt ina Africa
lak ina de Bible?”
Teacher:
“Same said Egypt, son;
same said Africa.”
(Seek, and you shall find)
Student:
“But Teacher,
dem neva tell we
dat, Sah.”
(By night they stole us; by day they maimed our minds)
Teacher:
“I know son;
But we now teach ourselves”
our story.”
Student:
“Ah true, Teacher; ah true.
Dis day be a new day dat’a com.”
(Truth, trampled to the ground, always rises)
POSTSCRIPT:
Free your mind and you are;
but like butterflies, be aware
of the rain.
(The truth shall set you free)
Wul, I nev'r bin sombuddy and I ain't sombuddy now.
I merry'd purty Lizza 'n her daddy had a cow.
Livin' in the country is whar I wanna be,
Life is gosh darn simple, perty much lak me.
Pap-in-lahw's a sinner, he ain't got no soul.
Preacher says he lost it, goin' on a roll.
Cain't nev'r git it back, so the good book say'd.
Whut good's a fella's soul, if ya lose it with yer haid?
Wul, me 'n purty Lizza play ketch-up ever day,
Tryin' to mek a repluca whilst rollin' in the hay.
Mama say'd the way it werks is hangin' on reel tight,
But hangin' on to Lizza shore keeps me up at night.
But thet's ok I figger, 'cause daylite's jus fer naps,
'Cept ya kno, in Pappy's case, he's to bizzy shootin' craps.
Jus in case yore wonderin' — ain't likely — jus' the same,
You prob'ly never heer'd of me, nev'r kno'd mah name.
'Cause I nev'r bin sombuddy and I ain't sombuddy now.
I merry'd purty Lizza 'n her daddy had a cow.
Livin' in the country is whare I wanna be,
Life is gosh darn simple, perty much lak me.
Form:
Hep me, as ama dope
Heal me, as ama infirm
Free me, as ama shackled
See me, as ama mirra
Clothe me, as ama barenekkid
Galvanize me, as ama stubborn lak ‘crete
Betroth me, as ama sangle and goatish
Subjugate me, as ama crossgrain fool
Rebirth me, as ama gassy cawpse
Retool me, as ama ‘nachronism
Reassess me, as ama second-chancer
Retype me, as ama ruff copy
Stigmatize me, as ama beyond reproach
Rekindle me, as ama waifish speerit
Redirect me, as ama arra awry
Redevelop me, as ama shutterclick naaghtmare
Hunker me down, as ama foxhole ‘bloon
Water beneath, rental boat, sky above, grandpa the pilot in controL,
Advancing swiftly, feeling the love, adult and kids' eyes full of euphorA,
Tension in the towline, pulling strong, everyone full of cheerS,
Exultant joy, where we all belong, riding the speeding boaT,
Riding waves, board underfoot, lifejacket strapped, dragged by keeL,
Speeding forth with balance and skill, meandering in the lakE,
Kinetic energy, a constant thrill, increasing speed, more fuN,
In every carve, in every glide, joy glows in eyeS,
In sync with nature, side by side, harmony with naturE,
Navigating waves, created by the boat, feeling maturE,
Gliding on the board, freedom at hand, thrill of lifetimeS.
Words Of Wisdom And Power
“smart you” - sis
“go get paid” - LL
“she has full capability” - LL
“you are a natural leader” - aunt C
“honored working with you” - LL
“you are the only person I’d give the credit to” - MM
“QQ, be selective of your spouse” - 3rd aunt
“earn money silently” - mo
“you are tiny but mighty” - RL
“you are a smart cookie.” - KY
“don’t date man who is more than 10 years than you” - MM
“you are overly responsible” - MM
“not many people have strong Qi like you” -MG
“you are balanced.” LW
“not just a Master’s degree” - MH
“Sierra, you are self-resilient” - LW
“Marvel by your calmness” - AA
“the most organized person I’ve ever known” - PL
“you’ve accomplished so much, do not sell yourself short” - LAK
“what is the best for Sierra” - MM
“admire your business talents” - AA
“focus on self-care” -mo
"be sure he treats you well" - LCC