History Black African American Poems | Examples

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Premium Memberbillie’s lament

the devil swings
      with the pain Billie brings
         to the song of a sparrow, once lost
   but heaven cries
with the drug in her eyes
         and the weep of a willow's sad cost

the awed repute
      of a tree's strangest fruit
         never gave up its dead or it's moss
   one mother's urn
sifted ash from the burn
      of a tragedy's southern-most cross

shall only years
      dry that muddle of tears
         the torrent drowning races and sin
   or will the truth
age a sweeter vermouth
      let as blood on a much darker skin? 

weep collected
      for life, disrespected
         would deluge all Jehovah's dear streams
   yet not one wonder
that God's loudest thunder
      will ne’er quiet that riot …

of screams.

~ for Billie Holiday ~





Copyright © 2020 Gregory Richard Barden

( photographic art created copyright-free by the poet with GALA AI software )


Premium MemberA Song of Heavy Trains

A black child knows the song of heavy trains,
as clanging engines brought my father home.
His weary, sweaty, fat thighs bearing strain,
from cooking pots of food for those well-known.
 
We felt the forceful song of heavy trains,
not rails or trams that ride below the street.
A move that in your gut of gut does reign,
black power that comes up beneath your feet.

Our past has known the song of steel on steel
as trains have carried tired heads held high.
When we approached we heard the air brakes squeal,
and at that sound we thought our hopes were nigh.

We've listened for the song of trains for years.
Their mournful horns just croon a memory,
and often resurrect the blues of tears,
or flash across the mind as reverie.

For many years we've sang the sad refrain,
with strength and power striving in the soul.
This melody of freedom laced with pain.
The weight of all life's longings taking toll. 

Oh, sing a song of praise for those who bare
the weight of heavy trains within our past,
a rocking to and 'fro' from here to there,
maintaining in our spirits       WILL to last.

Premium MemberA Senryu Quintet Tribute To Black Patti, 1868-1933, And Sula Baye, 08,25,1943

HAPPY BIRTHDAY, my blessed little Sister!
When we were young, Papa always called
You “Black Patti”!  Now we know why:


A Senryu Quintet Tribute To “Black Patti (1868-1933): **
        For My Sister, Sula “Black Patti” Baye (08/25/1943)

Water gives rivers life
I swanee, “Black Patti” gave
Life to the songs she sang:-

“Black Patti” felt that
Singing songs was to her, as
Sunshine to flowers:-

When “Black Patti” sang,
Flowers flooded world stages:
Concert Halls, sold out!

She was Mitilda
Sissieretta Jones: singing
Abolitionist! 

Black Patti, rather
Than Adelina Patti, was
Their Era’s Greatest!

    **When others sit down and do oursrorical research,
       They will know why Papa gave you that honor.  Go
       And enjoy another blessed year, perpendicular to
       Earth and Heaven.  To God Be The Glory. In the 
       Onederful oneness of the onement of Extended
       Family, Peace And Love, your favorite Brother,
       Deac.

black female warrior

black female warrior
(2/7/13) 
She was my black female warrior and she stood proud and tall
And upon her shoulders, her silk hair did fall
A spear in one hand and an axe in the other
No one would mess with her, not even her brother.
The strength of a lion searching for prey
She would not let anything stand in her way.
She knew where she lived - it was a jungle out there
But she was strong in spirit and did not care.
She is the black warrior and as strong as can be
You will find her in the annexes of history.
Just like the movie of "BETTY AND CORETTA"
Who showed what they can do- when they stood
Up against the politicians of the RED, WHITE and BLUE.
We are still being monitored by the land, air and sea
But we'll continue the fight so that we could be free.
These two women are the black warriors who walk 
Hand in hand with all oppressed people who are willing to take a stand.
I am Hispanic and we've been denied many rights
Just like any other nationality, we're all willing to fight.
It does not matter our color, religion or 
Sexual preference that we may have
"ONE NATION UNDER GOD WITH LIBERTY AND JUSTICE FOR ALL"
That is FREEDOMS CALL.
© L. RAMS
© Louis Rams  Create an image from this poem.

Insightful Praise of a Pretty Little Liar

Chiaroscuro ballerina,
Rond de jambe in chaînés
Jeté, jeté
Grand jeté

Mariana Victoria,
Your Seiren eyes speak in
Adamantine lies
Forbidden apple gates

Amina Afrikana,
Runes enjambed in chains
Adamantly denying
Grand opries

Bloomeria guro,
Your six-petaled cries sing
"Beaujolais, beaujolais!"
Forbidden pomegranates


Premium MemberThe Final Word

We set upon a journey 
That would make us great
We decided to love our neighbors 
Instead of embracing hate

We opened our hearts to the poor
A roof over every head
We measured our speech
Considering what we said

Discriminating unacceptable 
Not afraid of history
Truth not a fabrication
Helping others our ministry 

We took back handouts 
The rich had enough
Money for education
medicine and other stuff

We protested for others
Sacrificing what we could
It was not just about us
We considered the greater good

Right mixed with left
Divisions all blurred
America became Great!
“We the People” had the final word.

The above is my hope for America.

MESSAGE TO GHANAIANS

Ghanaians are beating 
The drum of shame
For Nigerians 
Which they will later dance to
Calling Nigerians in Ghana 
All sorts of names, due to some misunderstanding
Now they're promoting hate just because of mistakes.

Ghanaians are on the street 
Creating scenarios 
Nigerians the villains
Forgetting they triggered it
Forgetting what their Ghanaians 
Are doing to Nigerians as well
No country without a foreigner 
There are also foreigners here in Nigeria.

See Ghanaians on the streets pretending 
They're perfect and absolutely innocent 
Because of the acts and misconduct 
Of few Nigerians in Ghana 
Now they're protesting for disunity 
Your mind is the greatest treasure, work on it
If we can't unite and live in 
Oneness, peace and unity within ourselves 
Who or where else!?... Let love lead us.

Premium MemberOF WE AND THEY: EVEN OF US AND THEM

OF WE AND THEY/EVEN US AND THEM!    *

In the beginning
We were the architects
Of God’s designed world;
Then came them—
The devastating forces
Of its Garden Of Eden 
Decline:- 

We were the flowers
And fruits of the Garden;
Then they became
The slithering and coiling
Slime of disobedience
And disrespect:-

We were chosen 
To teach cross bearing
With the Bearer thereof;
Then they—save Mark—
Tried to leave out 
Our Simon Of Cyrene hue:-

As you read, my children,
Listen to these 83+ years
Old screaming words:
We must know that ourstory here,
Did not begin with their slavery!
They’re just lyingly implicated this,
In their fecal canvassing 
Of their diuretic history:-

While we remain
The crucified oppressed,
And they, the crucifiers,
Realize our Ancestors
Ensured that we would be
Today’s resurrected ones;
Overcoming and ascending,
Memorial total liberation:-

Thus, it be between them 
And us, in waning oppression
And waxing liberation; 
We ascending the mountaintop,
Not as children of Sisyphus,
But, the ebony-hued of the Liberator:-

The Caged Bird Still Sings

Written By:  D. Collins 7/7/25


I know the names of some of the greatest to ever dawn black skin.
Dr. Charles Drew, Miles Davis, Malcolm X, and James Baldwin.
Generations from now their achievements will be overlooked.
Due to coordinated efforts to remove them from history books.


There were the Buffalo Soldiers and Tuskegee Airmen.
Maya Angelou and descriptive writings of Toni Morrison.
We had Dr. Martin Luther King and Muhammad Ali.
Who gave hope to a population of people like me.


We've endured the longest deprivation mankind has faced.
You cannot remove something that refuses to be erased.
We've heard broken promises that never came about.
The Caged Bird Still Sings loudly from the top of the mount.

Premium MemberViable Solution

I am completely detached from that situation. I did not play any role in creating the issue at hand. My focus today is solely on discovering a viable solution.

Why is there such a tendency to place all the blame on artificial intelligence? 
In reality, AI empowers us, providing both confidence and clarity as we craft our creative works. When we relied solely on paper currency, we faced the risk of theft, and then credit cards emerged as a safer alternative. Many people continue to voice their concerns, but I fail to see anything inherently wrong with embracing AI in our processes.

I recognize that for some traditional poets, the rapid evolution of technology can feel daunting and overwhelming. Yet, adapting to these changes is essential. I remember when computers first entered the healthcare field to assist in tracking patients' medications. I felt a wave of apprehension at first; however, I can now confidently say that this technology has been a tremendous blessing, making it much easier for me to capture my thoughts and ideas on paper."

Black History

We live in such a diverse, multicultural world
Yet I have to ask why Black History isn't taught
What is it about the black culture that mankind 
Refuse to educate, elaborate, reveal, and expose
Black history is like taboo, no one wants to speak or preach
I often wonder what the men of old said about the first men in the world
Were they words dark and cold
Vicious and malicious
Vindicated and warlike, or did they write about a race
That was independent and intelligent
Powerful and wise
Great and Spiritual
Excellent and Gifted in Yahuah's sight
I choose not to offend, but I cannot help but follow the pen
You see, I am not the master mind behind the words I write 
I am just the vessel that's used to inspire, awaken and motivate
Teach and educate a culture that has forgotten how great there are

Premium MemberKing Solomon and I will Fly a kite today

King Solomon and I will fly a kite 
On this historical Good Friday, 
we seek justice for the young lady
Her father made her act as if she were his niece. 
To deceive his new wife, so that she could live with them
His wife found out about the plot and hell would break loose.
On social media, who is in fault, 
The father or the new wife,
 for sure not the innocent child
A lie can bring down an empire, a lie can be engraved in history
Chioma, Chioma, anger are secondary emotions
Would love and devotion once again intertwined?
As the wise King stood beside my fingertips today

Just prayer, for kindness and forgiveness
Love conquerors all, love can lead to forgiveness, 
Acid corrodes a tongue that speaks falsely
Will one day become un-Godly?
We will hold on to this kite before we release it
 Time will tell in ten years,
While the innocent will endure the most suffering. (Amen)
All children should reside under their father’s roof
According to the biblical time: 
Blood is thicker than water, 
Acid corrodes a tongue that speaks falsely
Will one day become un-godly.

Premium MemberOn Slavery

History is no mystery 
Unless you were born
A descendant of scorned
African tradesmen and tradeswomen 
Stolen from their lives
Of husband wives
Children and wise old ones
Whose brown skin kissed by sun

We lived with the lies
In the shadow of cries
To get over it let it die
The nerve of you guys
No one says get over the Holocaust 
For us sympathy and empathy is lost
Still we will live with forever chained 
To ancestors genetically despite vain

Attempt to erase their worth
Denounce their struggle 
To even pray their own way
For you drug them to church
To read bibles that glorified you
Tribalism prohibited and refused 
To Allah God you must explain your “truth”

Black Boy

black boy hungry
feed black boy crumb 
black boy needs education
black boy dumb
but the black boy
don't need handouts
he wants what he owns
government take and take
but they say 
all black boy do is moans
black boy stolen
black boy broken
but they'll put him on tv 
black boy token
black boy whipped
his black back breakin' 
black boy cries
it's black boy land they're takin'

Premium MemberBlack History

History clearly reveals that Black slaves
ENDURED the worst of their real life NIGHTMARES.
There is also the sense that their hearts
ASURED them that their future and that
Of their descendants held their
Best DREAMES.

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