Grandmother Black African American Poems
These Grandmother Black African American poems are examples of Black African American poems about Grandmother. These are the best examples of Black African American Grandmother poems written by international poets.
The Illusions of Love"Illusions of Love"
Judged at every stage, condemned from the start,
Labelled and demonized—torn apart.
Mistreated, ill-treated, seen as a threat,
Running for safety but never safe yet.
Love, an...
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black african american, abuse, betrayal, black african
Still Rising(Response to And Still I Rise by Maya Angelou)
Refusing to ever descend after
My mother, grandmother, great grandmother
Have all endured broken wings
To ensure...
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black african american, inspirational,
I Will Not BudgeAs I listen to the stories my grandmother told
The tears I cry are heavy to hold
I wish I could tell my grandmother things have changed
But...
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black african american, 9th grade, black african
Not a Fable But a Place In TimeWhere was this place upon a hill?
It would be nice to take you there,
It not a fable, but a place in time,
Where, people I grew...
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black african american, angst, anti bullying, betrayal,
A Tribute To Opal Lee and JuneteenthWoke up this morning with freedom
on my mind.
I’m perpendicular to the blessed ground,
well and alive—
It’s Juneteenth and it’s break-out celebration
time—
It’s going to be a...
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appreciation, black african american,
This Beautiful Brown Eyed BoyHe was skipping along, swinging his arms and laughing
At what I don't know.
His grandmother, lagging a few steps behind, was laughing at him I suppose.
And...
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black african american, boy,
Killed In Chicago, 8 Years Old
~Who Was She~
The little...
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america, black african american,
Will You Ever See MeMy Name is Paul & I am a Young Black Male
My Grandmother's Father was from Great Britain, his Family came to the New World to...
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black african american, business,
The Missing TruthHEBREW ,
Who are you
I am the truth
The man, the woman, the child you hid
The story you change
The lie you told
The Queen you raped
The King you...
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black african american, community,
Holy Diluted Cold Waterholy diluted cold water
did you see that there
its, little grandma mini
streaking, in her Sunday's best
tighty-whitie underwear
come on now
lets catch her quick
before,...
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black african american, caregiving,
By and By After WhileMy Grandmother would often sing, “By and By and we will understand after while”
But that was always my Grandmother’s Faith style
Yet my Grandmother would sing...
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black african american, appreciation, beauty, black african
Bus By Dr Tharius Jezus HeavenYou can not force me to sit at the back of the bus!
I was born after the 1960's Civil Rights Movement.
My grandfather barreled through the...
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birth, black african american,
Black Is RoyaltyWhen a black woman love
she loves deeply.
She cares truly.
When she touch;
with tenderness.
Whenever she listen;
always filled with compassion.
Whom she respects;
that she adores!
She never judge;
she supports!
Will...
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africa, black african american,
God Cant You Change These GrandchildrenGOD Can’t You Change These Grandchildren?
GOD can’t you change these grandchildren?
You were there when they were born
You fed them
Changed their diapers
Followed them and their parents...
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black african american, caregiving,
Son To MotherSon to Mother
(A Tribute to Langston Hughes' Mother to Son)
Mama thank you for your wisdom
that you provided since I was in womb.
I am proud to...
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black african american, grandmother,