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Just a story teller of life, love, and unpredictable journey as we make our way on our own path of life.

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Extensions of A Man

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I have seen desolate places and have cried

upon clouded hill tops all in the name of love

tears stained upon my face for the sacrifice

I have given thee

 

I have suffered in the name of a man and

tasted the blood of the cross for burdens

I do carry as I maintain the role of being

merely my brother's keeper

 

To live free a man must be totally free

free from chains of racial conflictions

and derogatory actions reaping from the

color of my skin or the mere tone of my voice

 

I had to die in slavery through the paths

of my mind stuff the cotton in dark cracks

of memories as I crawl in a fetal position

and fight the tears that command their presence

like a child I call for my mother to save me

my woman to love me and my brothers to respect me

 

My only defense against the key keepers is that

I walk in God’s light only there can I be

safe and whole and find the tools I need to build

my way to strengthen my walk and the extensions

to gather my faith

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love_supreme says:

I really liked this poem. Excellent write.

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JustOneStoryTeller says:

Thank you Latin Lover appreciate you taking the time to read it. Blessing
 

LP45 says:

Excellent write JOST. Great visuals and feeling.
 

JustOneStoryTeller says:

Thank you Lady Poet appreciate your kindness

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