The Black Experience
...Black History Month began as "***** History Week"
Our holiday was adopted at a time when the country was bleak
Created in 1926 by noted African American Historian, Carter G. Woodson
Today, we cele...
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Categories:
contributory, appreciation, black african american,
Form: Free verse
CONTRIBUTORY CAUSES just my opinion J
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CONTRIBUTORY NEGLIGENCE a fragile forsaken& forgotten factor...
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Categories:
contributory, history,
Form: Alliteration
If Giving Up Was An Option
...down into the valley of doubt, my demons haunt
hauling in all mannerisms with glaring despair
My nights just day without light
in the glee, hopes and dreams
In my human spirit is the mystery o...
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Categories:
contributory, anger, depression, endurance, grief,
Form: Free verse
Open Defecation
...I bow my head down in compunctions and in shame
For a contributory factor I had been to that which I blame
Oh Yes indeed I take no pride in that and my blame I will claim
But, to why I had done ...
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Categories:
contributory, children, dedication, education, environment,
Form: Acrostic
On and Off the Bridge
...On And Off The Bridge
A shadow takes hold on the bridge at break of day
This unidentified contributory figure adds to the mystery
And yes, misery to all
Neither creature, man nor beast is per...
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Categories:
contributory, business, hope, mystery, nature,
Form: Free verse