Name Black African American Poems
These Name Black African American poems are examples of Black African American poems about Name. These are the best examples of Black African American Name poems written by international poets.
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,
The ScarHow do you expect me to say
that I don’t remember the day
When you tied my leg in chain
It’s hard to burry the memory...
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black african american, africa, america, black african
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,
Show and TellI thirst for you is that so strange
Mouth gets dry when speak your name
Lose all pride pink inside my brain
Need you tonight to cure...
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appreciation, black african american,
Shadows in the MirrorHave I really been working on myself or did I just change from my work clothes to something more comfortable
Is this depression or is it...
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anxiety, black african american,
The Breakfast Program and MeIt 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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black african american, america, beautiful, black african
SHADY POINTDeep South
Word of mouth
The town had so much hate
Today’s world can relate
Separation
Black Man’s nightmare
All about fear
Tormented
Name calling
Woes
Blood that flows
The idea of being a minority
True reality
Just...
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black african american, abuse, america, anger, black
I AmWho are you to look upon I as if I can fit into the pages of a book?
As if one glance can fit this eternal...
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black african american, i
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,
An Owl"Downhill I came hungry and yet not starved,
Cold yet had heat within me,
That proof of feathers and hairs covering every parts of my body.
"Being called...
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black african american, animal, bird, black african
An Owl"Downhill I came hungry and yet not starved,
Cold yet had heat within me,
That proof of feathers and hairs covering every parts of my body.
"Being called...
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black african american, animal, bird, black african
Impossible Mission To Sleep On Opposite Side of Marital BedImpossible 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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black african american, adventure, anxiety, appreciation, betrayal,
Black ExcellenceIn the realm of ebony, a tale unfolds,
Where black wealth blossoms, its glory beholds.
A tapestry woven with brilliance and might,
A testament to dreams and relentless...
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black african american, black
Stockholm SyndromeDon 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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black african american, abortion, abuse, addiction, birth,
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