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Black Poems - Poems about Black
Black Poems - Examples of all types of poems about black to share and read. This list of new poems is composed of the works of modern poets of PoetrySoup. Read
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Exploiting A Lie
A lie is worse than a curse A lie is a bad or false rumor on steroid A lie can hurt countless innocents A lie can cause unnecessary wars A lie can destroy human lives A lie is like a...
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Hebert Logerie
Categories:
absence, america, black african
Form:
Free verse
Chapter 165--DAMIAN DELILAH MALLORY HOLANYA: Damian Chases a milestone-- part II
Date: August 10 2051 At the time Dolly Molly and Holly arrived at the restaurant most of the Hakims were there enjoying jazz melodies some relatives were on the second level l. Mama...
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Val Brooklyn Rogers Blk Panther
Categories:
black,
august, best friend, birthday,
Form:
Free verse
time for black magic
From cult leader wafts a weird smell What adult can conjure a spell With words from occult Which bring the result That catapults Trump back to hell?...
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©
Duke Beaufort
Categories:
black,
humor, magic, mental illness,
Form:
Limerick
Black Apollo
People watch figure Attracts everyone Motivate body care Sculpting soul capture. Black is beautiful Chocolatey smooth Healthy, sporty Pure esthetic. Dark-skinned Apollo Living sculpture Women daydream Elders forgotten thoughts....
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Hugo Sarvida Jr.
Categories:
black,
art, body, men, mythology,
Form:
Free verse
Clear Black
Melt into me Give in and give up Let your skin drape over my shoulders Shed the light on your insides feel deeper Hear farther Black hair growing Get out of your head A baby-faced killer...
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©
Manar Ammar
Categories:
black,
absence, art, break up,
Form:
Free verse
Black Ink
Black Ink Always a deep thinker. Old fashioned typewriter. Black ink on paper. Stay inspired. Through creative writing. Read in between the lines. The love of poetry. You can write freely. With a pen, this is your journey. Looking Outside the window, glistening city lights. Alone...
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©
Charles Gadbois
Categories:
black,
me, poetry, writing,
Form:
Rhyme
Differences
“Differences” Differences, a point or way in which people or things are not the same One day we can all see each other, not for our differences, but our shared humanity We make assumptions about each other that...
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Floyd Neal
Categories:
appreciation, black african american,
Form:
Free verse
The Black Dog
Trying to live by imaginary rules, We believe we have to follow, Only to think we're always failing, Left feeling useless, empty and hollow. With eyes red raw and burning, From all the tears that's been cried, Your demons begin to...
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Ailsa Wright
Categories:
black,
depression, mental health,
Form:
Rhyme
The Mage's Curse
The Mage's Curse An ageless man has lived here for a thousand years ago Now, and at all times, an invisible old ruler of this world His power is bigger than that of any politician or king He is...
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Vilmos Zoltan Galyo
Categories:
black,
fantasy, fate, magic,
Form:
Free verse
back to black
“How does it feel, studying for your first exam of the semester?” My sister Annick dug at me, via Facetime. “Oh, I’m miserable and no one even knows!” I exclaimed excitedly. I already miss summer’s sense of...
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Anais Vionet
Categories:
black,
humor, school, september, student,
Form:
Free verse
Black Dog
Its raven skin follows without a 'woof,' no bark no bite, darker than a shadow in sunlight. It reflects in the mirror, staring with 'Edgar Allan Poe,' ebony eyes. At dawn it's at the bedside, wanting to wander into the morning...
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Silent One
Categories:
black,
analogy, depression,
Form:
Free verse
A Convicted Felon
If you Google ‘a convicted felon’ You’ll find the name of a person Who’s rich, popular and flamboyant You’ll see his original mug shot Ladies and gentlemen, believe it or not As we speak, this felon is dying to be...
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Hebert Logerie
Categories:
america, black african american,
Form:
Rhyme
black Swan
A water colour portrait of a black swan Arched nostrils above its yellow beak Inside its cold eyes-hope a glint of white Neatly folded grey progressing to black wings Each feather layered in perfect synch. Neat. Yellow feet lurk in...
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©
Dave Cox
Categories:
black,
11th grade, 12th grade,
Form:
Free verse
Whispers in the Night
In twilight’s hush, where shadows gently blend, Glenn’s voice ignites the night, a guiding spark. From Deep Purple's "Burn," his echoes send A blaze of soul that leaves a lasting mark. He sings...
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Frank Mashina
Categories:
black,
emotions, guitar, inspiration, music,
Form:
Free verse
LOVE LIKE NEVER
We're in same realm Different timezones We still find time For each other Sharing dreams Creating beautiful memories. We're in same Region Different geographical zone Still coming together Distance wasn't a barrier Cuddling and caressing Deep love...
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Desire Agbeyiwa Agidotan Ikoyo
Categories:
black love, cute love,
Form:
Epic
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