Uplifting Black African American Poems
These Uplifting Black African American poems are examples of Black African American poems about Uplifting. These are the best examples of Black African American Uplifting poems written by international poets.
Acknowledge Our Presencethe strength of Black folks can be encapsulated
by the power in the message we convey
for we are purposeful bold Black kings & queens
forging our own...
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black african american, uplifting,
Corporate PoemThere are many treasures hidden
In my sagacious corporate brain
I retrieve them when I need them
Then I place them back again
They are tightly packed together
Like a...
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black african american, business,
Black Eyes of AmericaI will stop reminiscing over the 1700s when the 2000s stop mirroring the same values
plantations upgraded to prisons, chains to handcuff, masters to head leaders...
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black african american, 12th grade, black african
Juxtaposed AwarenessJUXTAPOSED AWARENESS
On and within the fullness
of this beautiful sunshine day,
I peacefully sit here pondering
the present chaos of the world.
How awe confusing…it all is–
outside,...
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black african american, allegory, analogy, black african
Lyricvixen's Fried Wonton RecipeLyricvixen's Fried Wonton Recipe
childlike memories with
an adult like twist
(just: a tiny dollop + ketchup & mustard & pickles
?? a McDonald's Mickey...
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birthday, black african american,
Beautiful Black GirlBeautiful Black Girl
Beautiful black girl your shade is divine, your silky lacquer skin looks so rich against mine. You are so beautiful, in time...
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beauty, black african american,
You Raise Me Up«You raise me up»
«You raise me up» played on the radio
It made me feel good, and just a little bit sad
Sad because when we lift...
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america, black african american,
To Be a Black Woman In AmericaTo be a thing that no one wants
is to live a life of woe
Those backward looks, anger mistook
impede our worldly flow
All shades, all hues,...
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beauty, black african american,
We Still Sing Lullabieslilac lullabies
black and yellow butterflies
cotton candy blue skies
field and house work once idealized
perfect dreams
imperfectly fantasized
tangled with filthy truths and honorable lies
every night they listen and...
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appreciation, black african american,
Behind the Marriage Veil*BEHIND THE MARRIAGE VEIL*
With deep breathe ponder I on; marriage and the veil
An institution “trademarked” for ages
And placed miraculous premium on its product;
“Two will become...
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black african american, africa, anniversary, anxiety, appreciation,
CaramelTo my sisters who will never realize how much I love them,
Who I hope will never have to know the world hates them-
Because their skin...
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beautiful, black african american,
CaramelTo my sisters who will never realize how much I love them,
Who I hope will never have to know the world hates them-
Because their skin...
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beautiful, black african american,
Hall of FameWe are gathered
Each and everyone
Honouring the forefathers
Glorifying every man
The mothers and fathers
Who made a stand
Paving a path, telling a story
Of how it began
Of ancient Kemet
Our...
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africa, black african american,
Cody RoadCody Road, Cody Road I miss you Cody Road.
You were the road as a child that took me to my grandma's house.
You were the path...
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black african american, childhood,
A ThoughtI bet you will smile.
after this next sentence, you'll see.
That this was about you...
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black african american, crush,