Courage Black African American Poems
These Courage Black African American poems are examples of Black African American poems about Courage. These are the best examples of Black African American Courage poems written by international poets.
Beg for LoveBy Cherbo Geeplay
“Don’t die,” his mother cried
by his hospital bed, weeping.
“I will be fine,” he managed
to mutter...
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black african american, class,
On My Journey To Find MeOn My Journey To Find Me
Soulful eyes, Rich with stories untold
A heritage of strength and a heart of gold
Late 30’s
A prime of life’s unfold
A decade...
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black african american, age, appreciation, black african
From Palimpsest to Glory: The Music of Florence PriceIn Ouachita's murmurs, where pine needles sigh,
I trace the mountains' ancient, weathered crown.
Silvered river forgotten secrets float by,
And fills my heart, a sonorous chamber now.
A...
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black african american, courage,
We live by the blood of our ancestors Our names are written by lightA powerful poem, inspired by a thought-provoking storyline on a show. We are all part of the great human family and everyone is important. Our...
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africa, black african american,
Thank You for My LifeCoursing through our veins is the blood of survivors.
We have endured.
We are here because they endured.
We are here because they were brave, strong, resilient, and...
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black african american, africa, america, appreciation, black
Beautiful Blue ButterflyBeautiful Blue Butterfly
In life we go through changes and we all start out as an egg, later down the line we grown into a...
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anxiety, black african american,
Rosa ParksRosa took a stand
by taking a seat :)
making a strong point
with dignity sweet :D
[I read her autobiography for Black History Month; always admired...
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black african american, community,
History’s PenIn shadows cast by history's pen,
A tale of strength begins again.
From fields of struggle, rises the song,
Black voices echoing, bold and strong.
Harriet's courage, a guiding...
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black african american, 9th grade, black african
I Am A Woman On A Mission!I am a woman on a mission,
Armed with a fierce and fiery disposition.
I am focused and filled with ambition,
Even in the midst of burden and...
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black african american, 12th grade, appreciation, black
Haiti, Haiti: the Decisive Battle of VertieresHaiti, Haiti, Haiti, the Land of Martyrs
Haiti, Haiti, the Land of Great Slaves
Haiti, Haiti, the Land of Ancient Braves
For many, the betrayed Land that matters.
Haiti,...
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africa, black african american,
I See You - Part 2Dear Single Mother, - Part 2
Young man or woman who is, black, white, or any color under the sun, & you identify as Blue, Pink...
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black african american, courage,
I See You - Part 1Dear Single Mother,
Who Works two jobs of 12 - 14 hour days to keep the lights on, & to feed little Johnny.
I See you!
Single Father...
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black african american, courage,
Once AgainOnce again I find myself at the whim of these storms.
From peak to valley, to peak again.
I’m spent.
They take my energy, my focus &...
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black african american, angst, beautiful, black african
I Must Be BlackBecause once a time in a round mud hut
at the edge of the bottomless of pits,
I know that a three- or four-year-old roars with his...
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anger, black african american,
On the Passing of GrannieIf Grannie could speak to you today,
This is what she'd want to say…..
“My Dear, Dear Grands, I love you so.
But Father said, “It’s time to...
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black african american, child,