Funeral Black African American Poems
These Funeral Black African American poems are examples of Black African American poems about Funeral. These are the best examples of Black African American Funeral poems written by international poets.
Let the World SeeMamie Till Mobley demanded and open casket,
to let the world see,
the bloated, beaten body of her baby boy,
who was lynched in Mississippi.
His name was Emmett...
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black african american, 9th grade, black african
Another Sad and Senseless Massacre of Our Brothers and SistersNot safe in God’s House
In trouble at the Schoolhouse
In danger at the White House
Especially, in our own house
We’re hunted like the old time
Prosecuted
And persecuted
Like breathing...
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america, black african american,
There For MeLooking back, one thing comes clean-glass clear
you were always there for me subduing every fear.
I tried to do my duty, be a husband strong and...
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black african american, 12th grade, character, hope,
Letter To Braxton and Preston AllenDear Sons,
Listen. Your mother and I love you. I helped plant you both through seeds of love. Your mother carried you, nurtured you inside...
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bereavement, black african american,
8 Minutes 46 Seconds of Blue TerrorI
If Jesus held his knee
on my neck for sins and crimes
it would be DARK indeed
II
Blue terror
evokes quiet from those
who hate terror
III
Neatly "dressed to kill"
as storm...
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black african american, america, bible, black african
I AmFor some I am your neighbor, that lives down the street. For others I am the one, that you are so afraid to meet.
For some...
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america, black african american,
God Iz U FamSo what if we believed in everything we said ?
Numerous opportunities began with a thought of demand...But the price is to high for freedom.
Creative lies...
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black african american, africa, america, angel, baptism,
TimeWhen two people fall in love, ain't no need in waiting for the future, time goes on even when a child is born. death nor...
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black african american, absence, anniversary, appreciation, birth,
Message: Black Woman To Black ManYou are nothing
Why should I respect you
You have no political power
You have no economic power
and you have little social power
Why should I respect you
You...
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black african american, africa, america, black african
RaceMany years ago
There was a line;
Drawn for purposes of segregation.
A crow was responsible
Since the beginning of time--
So as we rewind--
To tell of this...
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america, black african american,
The BossYou were there for me...
After the birth of my child
When I needed time
To marvel, and rest, and adjust.
I appreciated the flowers,
And condolences...
On the passing...
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appreciation, black african american,
TimeSaw us come, watched us grow
Will witness the day we must go...on
Saw us through the wounds we beared
Shared the tears we shed
For all we cared...
Lent...
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bereavement, black african american,
Solomon Mahlangu: My Blood Will Nourish the Tree That Will Bear the Fruits of Freedom(special thanks to a friend who shared this tribute to Solomon Mahlangu)
Solomon Mahlangu: My Blood will Nourish the Tree that will Bear the Fruits of...
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black african american, courage,
They Left So AbruptlyThey Left so Abruptly
(for the countless South Africans, of all colours, who dedicated their lives for freedom and democracy)
the valiant ones
countless
many known
many more nameless
the truest...
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black african american, brother,
Rip CurfewThank you for being in my life,
to think you were only broken twice,
you taught me how not to be late,
and how to get my timing...
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black african american, childhood,