Prayer Black African American Poems
These Prayer Black African American poems are examples of Black African American poems about Prayer. These are the best examples of Black African American Prayer 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,
Parent PrayerLord
give
me
the
wisdom
to
raise
my
Children
according
to
your
Word...
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black african american, africa, age, america, bible,
I Will Always Be a SeedMy calloused black skin got shoved in the soil by a white mans soiled thumb
Trying to make his mortgage off me
Buried
I found friends
Barely breathing
But...
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black african american, color,
Love In the WindAs I travelled down I395 I saw cars lined up with harzard lights flashing.
I knew it was a procession of some sort
As I went past...
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black african american, cry,
I Loathe Feeling Under the WeatherI loathe feeling under the weather...,
especially when nasty elephant
(named Thomas the pachyderm)
stomping to break loose courtesy tether,
where antibodies of mine
struggle to band together
loosely...
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black african american, 12th grade, adventure, animal,
Inaugural Prayer For Barack ObamaDear Lord, as I sit here watching the Inauguration
Of the 44th president
Of the United States of America
A black man, heaven sent.
Thank you Lord for Barack...
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america, black african american,
A Black Woman's PrayerDear God, I have a favor to ask
Because of where I’ve been.
I’ve been without for oh so long
Please give me peace within.
I’ve tried to do...
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black african american, peace,
Dragon Stew Edited“Dragon stew! “I exclaim “Oh what a funny name
There is no such thing as dragons Aunt T
So dragon stew simply just can’t be”
Aunt T laughs...
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black african american, 3rd grade, anxiety, bible,
Dragon StewOn an early morning just before school
My tummy is churning my head hurts too
My feet are cold my forehead is hot
I have a runny nose...
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black african american, 4th grade, 5th grade,
He Can Do It AllOur God is bountiful because I am able to write this poem
He provides and is always there in time of need
My bountiful God always blesses...
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black african american, america, appreciation, bible, black
Chains Set Us FreeListen you poor, puny, proud black child
Standing on street corners and living in poverty.
Listen you educated, sophisticated woman and man
Seeking prosperity in this American society.
Don’t...
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africa, black african american,
Soul SlipperHow could it be!? I was sinking deep in sin, choosing a life that was never made for me.
I grew up in a Christian...
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black african american, anger, bible, black african
I Got the BluesThe bills are doubled, my rent is due, my body aches I got the blues.
My car is wrecked, my son need shoes; what a day...
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black african american, abuse, anxiety, bible, black
From Majority To MinorityAs they say, “Where there’s smoke, there is fire”
In this case it is certainly true.
For a people who once ruled so many
Find themselves in the...
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black african american, freedom,
A Black Man's PrayerFather lend me your ear
Am tired of breathing toxic air
Lies and fear is all I live and hear
Day and night I pray for some...
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black african american, endurance,