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Best Poems Written by Catherine J. Broussard

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Since Birth

Eyes open mine since birth.
An old soul, seeing the world twice.
My mother's smile her mother's smile;
never changes, sadness overwhelms her face, still.
The sun comes, more days than before, but all too familiar.
Different time, but not different faces.
Words are spoken; when mouths were closed;
Same words; same people.
Some may listen, but do they hear?
Many voices, many words to remember.
I been here before, the same, but a faint difference.
You listen when I speak, I listen when you speak.
Ears are opening, faintly hearing.
Slowly are opening  mine eyes since birth.

Catherine Johnson Broussard, Poet

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I Know Him

I KNOW HIM

HE sat on a stoop as I passed; this OLD MAN.
HIS EYES are on me;
I do not know HIM.
HE told me to "GO HOME BEFORE THE RAIN".
One drop of rain touches my face as I enter my door.
Morning, the storm has passed.
A feeling of warmth surrounds me. 
Still, I see the OLD MAN sitting on the stoop.
HE told me to "GO THE OTHER WAY TO WORK",
I don't know why, but I listened.
No one is at work, a fire, blazing.
I passed this OLD MAN this evening;
HIS EYES ARE ON ME; my eyes are on HIM.
HE Smiles, I smile;
I look into HIS Eyes; HE looks into my eyes;
and at this moment, I KNOW WHO HE IS.


Catherine Johnson Broussard

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Embrace

EMBRACE

Embrace your past; learning from each mistake;
unturned stones are your hopes.
Cherish your faults, they are what make you strong.
Believe in you; stand tall as the mighty Oak.
Never falling, holding the earth's secrets.
Listen, follow the words of your soul, their souls,
for they will never forsake you.
Be bold, you are their blessing;
they knew.
See your heart; find them; show their proudness on your face.
Speak your truths; theirs truths;
never forsaking; only EMBRACING.

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Past Present

I look to you, one of many.
You are my past, now my present.
With me still, surrounding me always;
saying; stay steadfast!
Bend your knees when hope is gone.
Cry out HIS Name when you are unlearn.
I listen, as you speaks HIS truths.
I follow; knowing you've been here.
Show me your ways; I need to know.
Cast down your wisdom; I want to learn. 
Stay with me; as always.

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Puissance

Breathe, celebrate our ways; never forget them.
Rejoice in the power of our foremother, forefather.
Puissance in each footstep.
Celebrate their words; sing loud, spirited.
Sing to the moon which they saw.
Sing to the stars which were in their eyes.
Rejoice in every step, tap the earth; wake up old souls!
Let them know that we are here; willing.
Dance, laugh; tell them that you will never stop;
never stop until we dance, laugh and shout together.
Always; still today; under HIS Eyes, never parted, never will.

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Unknown

"X"
 Name unknown, yet we are.

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Dignity

Dignity comes from within; given to us by the Them.
Back breaking, heart aching, sturdy ones, those who carried all which was done.
Dignity; my mother, your mother, my father, your father.
Born with it; never beaten out.
Dignity is your birth right; a prideful right;
never taken lightly; always protected.
Stand tall on the backs of many, for they have given you this right.
Remember their plight, for they have fought for you.
Repay them, for much is owed.
Stand in dignity, for they are watching.
Dignity comes from within, given to us by them,
never beaten out.

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Be Amaze

Be amaze by your strength.
It was given to you before your name was spoken.
Your strength is adored upon you many;
many who knew of your arrival.
They waited, knowing you are their merit.
Humble, mighty people who paved your way.
Stand on their shoulders, forever looking high;
never turning away, but only to regain their strength.
They walk with you; still, hold your head high,
for many are aimed to follow.
Steady your pace, walk on their green earth.
Be amaze by your strength;
IT WAS GIVEN TO YOU BEFORE
YOUR NAME WAS SPOKEN.

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Passing Days

You see me by the sunlight, I am never out of sight.
I dream, the same dream you dream.
I know your hopes; I was there.
I kept them for you, knowing that you will need them.
I remember your ways in each morning,
looking for blessings in the passing day.
I hear you say "thank you, my weary bones need rest".
You rested only to regain your strength for another day.
You look for me, you see me again by the sunlight;
I am never out of sight.

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His Hand

At the moment of distemper;
HE places HIS Hand firmly on my shoulders.
Calming all, not letting go until I am whole.
HIS mercy carries me through all;
all which I could not endure.
All that have gripped me; all that I could not see.
HE stood before me; in the mist of all storms.
When I was wronged; HE lifted my heavy burdens;
placed HIS light into this weaken soul.
Who am I without HIM?
An uncertainty, I wish never to know.