In a box, being fed what’s right,
No reason why, no guiding light.
You told me no but never said,
The thoughts that lingered in your head.
No consequence was ever shown,
Just silent rules I should have known.
Now hands untrained must break the mold,
To find the truths I was not told.
I teach myself what life demands,
With trembling heart and empty hands.
An adult now, I fight to live —
To learn the tools you couldn’t give.
Categories:
love child, abuse, anxiety, black love,
Form: Free verse
It’s okay to stumble, to break and to fall,
To feel like you’re nothing, like nothing at all.
The weight on your chest, the ache in your soul —
It’s not a reflection of losing control.
It’s okay to cry when the pain runs too deep,
To shatter in silence when no one can see.
Your tears are not weakness, nor shame in disguise —
They’re proof of the storms you’ve survived in your eyes.
It’s okay to pause, to not have a plan,
To tremble in fear when you don't think you can.
The bravest of hearts are burdened with doubt,
But healing begins when you let it pour out.
It’s okay to rage, to scream at the sky,
To question the reason, the how and the why.
You’re not defined by the days that you break —
The cracks in your spirit are spaces to make.
It’s okay to not be okay for a while,
To wear your own sorrow without a fake smile.
But know as you wander through shadows and rain —
The sun still remembers how to rise once again.
Categories:
love child, abuse, anxiety, beautiful, black
Form: Free verse
My WILL I will this will to be. I often wonder seldom blunder
Though I thunder I stand GUARD this
FAR! Will I fill what is to BE? Will I
Fulfill my DESTINY? This
Destiny IS FOR ME? on this GAURD
EVER ever FAR! JUST AS I WILL THIS
TO BE! You will see ALL SHINE AND
BRIGHT YOU SEE THAT CAN BLIND
THE EYES! careful CHEERFUL! Be
At EASE. NO struggle or tear! NOT FEAR! Not even a little wear! I
promise for I am
Sincere. Aaaha! BIG BLARE! WE ARE
HERE! Right WHERE? Every spaces
All those PLACES! Look
around and around You? Are WE NOW
YOU ARE US! Not to BE EXPLAINED!
You will know all you NEED! aah
WISDOM!
Malik Val Brooklyn Rogers
Black Panther Jet Blackest Answerer
Mali Mali Mali ????
Categories:
love child, beautiful, black love, child,
Form: Free verse
Have I failed as a father? I asked myself.
As You questioned, with anger in your eyes.
And my heart is torn by your disregard,
For all the sacrifices I've made in your life.
You want to know what I've done for you? ,
What I've given, and why I've held back?,
But you don't see the late nights I worked,
Or the dreams I gave up to put you first.
You accuse me of not saving for your future,
Not working enough to give you what you want,
But I know that sometimes less is more,
And you are blind to all the blessings you've got.
I couldn't give you everything you asked for,
Because a parent must make tough choices too,
And I may not have succeeded in all my efforts,
But I hope that my love for you shines through.
So don't judge me by what you see,
Or by the things I didn't provide,
Instead, appreciate the memories we've shared,
And the love that always resides.
27/10/2023
Categories:
love child, dad, family, father,
Form: Free verse
Blood – rich whispers of crimson,
Like flames melting the feelings
beliefs alive, grief that spelled
Out the word – I n f e r t i l e
Infertility wrenched beauty from my life,
Erasing the stars from the night,
Darkening my heart – but I survived
Yes, I remember
I was young one day,
Yearning, aching – praying
Begging for one smile from a baby,
A smile that told me I’d been right…
Love would- love could save me
Yet, I remember
The nights, sleepless and silent,
Biding my time, tears
Flowing to remind me why
I couldn’t know the beautiful
Beneath eyes that shined
With a child’s love, a child’s adoring
Blood – dark and crimson,
Pouring out the hope, the anticipation
Pregnancy never came to me,
The girl who worried about never knowing
Throughout history, the giggling glory
Childish antics and childhood joys
I never will know the love that might have been
Mine if fate had brought to life, from my womb
The soul of an infant, a smile that sent me
From solitary confinement to the jungles of beautiful
Categories:
love child, baby, beautiful, beauty, child,
Form: Free verse
Son , keep my wise words for your bright future: As a future leader, privilege discipline in everything you will do.
A ruler has much power when his people are with him. Learn to understand the voices of the people you rule. A wise leader knows that power does not mean to control and ill - treat people, It is the happiness for working for people... " helping them."Love knowledge to rule well, Respect is reciprocal in life , Love the person who corrects you because he loves you the most. Respect is reciprocal in life , Be humble, tolerant of others , and a role model in the Society. Learn to forgive forgive and forget , Don't allow tribalism " tribal conflict" to rise among the people you lead. Remember that , war is the biggest enemy of the development. Promote peace and love where ever you will be. I love you so much son.
February 19/2023
Written for contest 12 things you 'd teach your child sponsored by Matt Calliri
Categories:
love child, children, encouraging, motivation, my
Form: Free verse
Behold that Lady "Stomach-full"
Hands supporting her waist still,
Behold the pride in her face
Beyond the pain she face.
She thinks of her womb-baby
Gently rubbing her round belly,
Maybe a sweet-charming princess
Perhaps a courageous-naughty prince.
Feeling enthusiastic whenever
Little boxer punches her..
The slow-moving ten months,
The arrival of bliss in her arms.
Categories:
love child, anxiety, birth, blessing, inspirational
Form: Rhyme
Like mother,
Like daughter,
thanks to my mother
I’ll protect him forever
And fill him with laughter.
The way I love,
I learned from you,
I go above and beyond,
I’ll be the reason he pulls through.
He is my son,
I am his glue.
It feels like his life has just begun,
As I kiss his latest boo-boo.
I look into his eyes,
So full of life and bright
And I remember why
I keep fighting the good fight.
I am who I am
Today because of you.
My love for you weighs a billion kilograms,
I love you THIS MUCH,
Please know that that’s true.
I strive to be a good mother,
My son is my sunshine
And he’ll never have another,
So I will be the best that I can be
this time and forever.
Life just isn’t fulfilling
Without children in it,
For those who are willing,
There’s nothing quite like being the lap
In which they sit.
I live for the hugs,
His smile melts my heart,
He is my doodlebug
And has been from the start.
My dear son,
Mommy loves you,
From the earth to the moon
And all across the seas.
Categories:
love child, child, children,
Form: Rhyme
Love can be all consuming,
Filling life with joy,
Love is a wonderful thing,
Butterflies in your tummy,
Cant eat cant sleep,
Snuggling in bed ..... then children come along,
Jealousy can then rear its ugly head,
Babies, children need a lot of care,
Some dont see that and want that care,
Some are not old enough in years,
Some are not old enough in their head,
Problems then begin,
Grow up or leave that's the ultimatum,
Are they old enough to decide?
Categories:
love child, 10th grade, age, baby,
Form: Free verse
there she is
smiling like the sun
moving towards me
almost in a run
arms spread wide
enough to hold
my entire world
have the tears
that you cried
ever been
from joy?
Categories:
love child, angel, beautiful, child, dad,
Form: Free verse
Guessing that memories turn dreams into promises.
Holding on to hope
bending ropes
as the stream flow.
Then you breathe slow
exhale loud horns blasting.
Now I'm wide awoke.
Channels full of winding chimes light the way.
Proceed forward blindly soaked in hope.
Two twins woke on the same day 25 years away..
What a day to celebrate Me and Daughter Birthday today ??????? 803
(C) ShErEe 2020
Categories:
love child, adventure, allusion,
Form: Free verse
Whimpers to pleasant cry
Made all the sorrows fly,
Moved out from the dark womb
To build emotion bomb,
Boundless of love sprouted
Gift of great love rooted,
Pain of love turned merry
Mom glanced the child fairy.
Categories:
love child, baby, birth, child, love,
Form: Verse
He loves her beauty, her intelligence,
he loves her kindness too
but he also loves her innocence…
the child she never outgrew.
The child who gives her life its unique perspective
her wonderfully innocent point of view.
The child who, no matter how old she gets,
makes everything seems new.
The child who, the other day,
stopped right in front of him.
to watch with all her concentration…
a leaf fall from a limb.
The child who sighed as it cascaded down
who watched until its tumble was complete.
The child whose smile lit up her face
as it landed softly at her feet.
The child who grinned when he said to her
“I don’t know why you’re so enthralled.
In all the years we’ve been together
you’ve seen an abundance of leaves fall”.
“Yes, I’ve seen a lot of leaves fall
in this wonderful life we’ve led.”
Then reaching down she gently picked it up,
“But not this one!” she said.
And once again he felt blessed to be in love
with someone who’s every moment is brand new
and to share in all those moments
with the child she never outgrew.
Categories:
love child, child, love,
Form: Rhyme
The day came for me to take a test
The news was good, my life was the best Weeks went by, my happiness grew
I kept you to myself, nobody knew I woke up one morning
Felt something wasn’t right Inside me was a dimming light.
I started to bleed not knowing why When I had tests, I did nothing but cry.
I learnt you weren’t well, my precious joy You were real to me, not just a toy.
I never got to meet you,
I love you with all my heart God needed you more
I promise we will never be apart You will always be in my mind,
Those special thoughts are hard to find. Love you forever my beautiful child, Rock the next life, and drive them wild Love your mama
Categories:
love child, meaningful, morning,
Form: Rhyme
little hands in mine
fills my heart with precious smiles
sleepy snuggle hugs
always kiss your tears away
my love wrapped all around you
written: 8-25-2019
copyright protected
Categories:
love child, child, love,
Form: Tanka
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