Father and Dads
...Happy Father's Day to all the dads around the world God Bless You!
Had no real to to see through a dad on earth no eyes to see from birth good men stepped in acting like Preachers so my mind is in...
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Categories:
priviledge, adventure, appreciation, blessing, care,
Form: Free verse
Spring in Saint John's
...Where I come from, Spring is so elusive; Snow, fog, drizzle persist for frequent weeks....
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Categories:
priviledge, humor, weather,
Form: Sonnet
My Encounters With Racism and Accusations of Racial Priviledge
...It was 2019 when someone accused me of being in denial of the privileges I had as a white man. At the time I felt uncomfortable with this. I didn't understand how I had any advantage socially or eco...
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Categories:
priviledge, america, race, racism,
Form: Prose
Not a Test - of Love
...I
I began writing poetry, seriously, at college
About worldly affairs, my scant knowledge
Prevented the privilege of love. I acknowledge
Ladies like Lilly, Saras, and Nerissa: Ed College
(No man...
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Categories:
priviledge, wisdom, words, writing, youth,
Form: Rhyme
The Knightly Spouse
...A priviledge, not a burden
The power of Love to wield.
In the name of the highest;
Crowned a king; alike throned.
As far beyond that wall afield
Each castle's; cloud-horizoned.
A great honour...
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Categories:
priviledge, love, marriage,
Form: Rhyme
Mobile In Alabama
...Those were such happy days, for I had lately been deeded a farm,
My aunt and uncle were retiring, so tillage had lost its charm.
Since they were childless, and to a retirement community bound,
I...
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Categories:
priviledge, beauty, dream, home, imagery,
Form: Couplet
Time of Reckoning
...America...
is tired of going to sleep
with both eyes closed;
one eye is now open.
She sees everything in the dark.
She's always watching, day ...
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Categories:
priviledge, america, anger, change, people,
Form: Lyric
God Does Give and Take Away
...Yes, God does give and take away
but when He gives, it is a gift
a truth your life so well portrays,
the one our lives were well spent with.
Our minds and hearts they cling to you
sifting throug...
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Categories:
priviledge, cry, death, death of
Form: I do not know?
Praise of Celebrities
...I have been blessed to be with the presence of celebrities,
My favorite performers through the years.
To listen to them in concert was profound,
They are your companions through the lonely hours...
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Categories:
priviledge, appreciation, beautiful, blessing, god,
Form: Free verse
Celibacy
..."Celibacy"
by: Eric L. Boddie
It's been eight years....WOW
I want some nookie, and i mean like now
But how, when my only aim is to Provide Him my Service
But Angela, Rebecca, Kim, Sandra....t...
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Categories:
priviledge, deep, desire, destiny, faith,
Form: Bio
Being Right, Or Righteous
...I don't have a beautiful voice to sing 'My country tis of thee, sweet land of liberty'. ...
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Categories:
priviledge, america, bible, christian, family,
Form: Political Verse
Rank Has Its Priviledge
...Rank Has Its Privilege (RHIP)
Privilege is preferred by a rank.
Privilege is gained by respect.
Privilege is profound depending on source.
Privilege provides a way of looking at things.
Privil...
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Categories:
priviledge, analogy,
Form: Acrostic
A Very Wise Woman
...I was one of many that had the priviledge
to live with my Grandparents. The lessons
I learned from them will remain with me for
the rest of my life. My Grandmother was a
very wise woman and her...
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Categories:
priviledge, grandparents,
Form: I do not know?
41 Revolutions Around Our Sun
...As My Day of Birth Approaches,
I'm Reminded how Fast Another Year has Gone By.
The Years Come and Go,
And in Some Respects, I Feel Numb to the Experience.
I Feel I Have Reached This Plateau in My...
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Categories:
priviledge, birthday, life,
Form: Dramatic Monologue
I Don'T Get the Rhythm
...Fog comes swiftly, generous her gift flowing
Light and breeze different when its foggy
'Pon the terrace, priviledge, boundary open
Memory winding.....
Inspired by Craig Cornish's
Contest:...
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Categories:
priviledge, nature,
Form: Sapphic stanza
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