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Family Black African American Poems

These Family Black African American poems are examples of Black African American poems about Family. These are the best examples of Black African American Family poems written by international poets.


We live by the blood of our ancestors Our names are written by light
A 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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Categories: africa, black african american,



My jubilant latent, nascent poetic tribute to black history month
My jubilant latent, nascent poetic tribute to black history month

Which acknowledgement ought to be year round,
similar to altruistic, humanistic, and philanthropic
unconditional acceptance and respect
crafted with...

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Categories: black african american, abuse, africa, age, america,

Premium Member The Breakfast Program and Me
It was 1968 we'd gathered again in the school auditorium my tiny hands sweating only five years old while my name was called in all...

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Categories: black african american, america, beautiful, black african

In the Kitchen
Mama used to go to the center. 
Stomp her left foot down hard 
On that old maple wood. 
Then close her eyes and tighten her
Jaws...

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Categories: black african american, childhood,

The Unknown World
As I walk through this unknown world
With a heavy heart and an anxious soul,
All I can think of is my family 
For they are the...

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© Asra Aymen  Create an image from this poem.
Categories: black african american, adventure, analogy, anti bullying,



How To Be a Loser
Quit your Education
Quit your Occupation
Quit your Married
Quit your Family
Quit your Church
Quit your Life

Never give Up
Never ever QUIT...

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Categories: black african american, abortion, abuse, addiction, africa,

Impossible Mission To Sleep On Opposite Side of Marital Bed
Impossible mission to sleep on opposite side of marital bed...

Oddly enough even 
when frolicking in the autumn mist
with seasoned super tramping 
cheaply tricked out goo...

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Categories: black african american, adventure, anxiety, appreciation, betrayal,

My Old Recipe, Still
My famous Tacos
Made as a younger Child
In the kitchen cooking
Preparation for a while
As I prepare that dish
My Siblings amongst me too
I cooked my Tacos
This is...

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Categories: black african american, blessing,

Stockholm Syndrome
Don Cody is the main antagonist of the 21 film Girl In The Basement.He is a controlling and cruel father who believes he is right...

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Categories: black african american, abortion, abuse, addiction, birth,

My Nascent Poetic Tribute To Black History Month
My nascent poetic tribute to black history month

more apropos and alternately titled: 
praise to thee people 
of variegated melanin color,
whose immense understated improvements
and enhancement of...

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Categories: black african american, 12th grade, adventure, africa,

What's My Name Muhammad Ali
What's my name
(Muhammad Ali) 
By Michelle Morris
11/04/2021

I chose my own name and became a legend;
I refused to play your game and you tried to break...

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Categories: black african american, dedication,

Tatoos and All
Still a man you know
Still got the blood flowing inside of me
Still got my act together
Still believe in the art on my body 
So long...

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Categories: black african american, friend,

The Devil Is Using My Neighbor
This neighbor I begged to be family
Is back on crack
He is having fits
I had to call off my new job
He doesn't get it.
He just said...

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© Gu Jendayi  Create an image from this poem.
Categories: black african american, addiction, betrayal, black african

Seven Principles Seven Symbols
A seven day event 
Based on African descent 
Culminating in giving gifts and a large feast
Based on African festivals ranging from the West to the...

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© Ja Angelo  Create an image from this poem.
Categories: africa, black african american,

Begging To Be Someones Family
I lost my whole family
So I took in a neighbor
I have paid, sold, washed, shopped, cleaned, and done for this neighbor more than anyone in...

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© Gu Jendayi  Create an image from this poem.
Categories: black african american, absence, addiction, betrayal, black


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