Poems Written By African American Poets

Black Stumble

You were put here for a purpose and there will be people to derail you. You need to let some of those trains go so you can grow. Choo-choo baby. Your life is a verb and there is definitley a lot that you need to do to meet your maker and show him what you have made. 

I am honored that you are here, it shows that I am in good company  and that I was not meant to walk this road alone. 

So now Im grown. You taught me some of the ropes and I know what I need to do. I just need to do it. 

Thank you. I really needed that pep talk.

Moving Forward

We are always moving forward even when it looks like we are standing still. You have to keep the future in front of you and always never lose sight of this present moment. It is a gift for us and that is one we should never waste. 

I am speaking from poverty and moving into abundance. I have noticed the time lost and tried to make a way to a better future. And if I am very lucky, I will see you there.

Pile It On

You have to love this life and just ask to pile it on. We have lived a gift and continue to breathe that gift into and out of ourselves. Take a minute to feel that one breath that will make all the difference in the world. 

Because it does. 

You have inspired someone and may not even know it. You are someones world and you are still playing it little. Still looking for the small wins and not trying to hit it out of the Universe. 

Because that is what you are being asked to do.

Summary Judgement

How do you perform a sendoff for someone that has lived their lives in dignity. Most of it was in the presence of people that loved them and wanted the best for them, the rest of it was lived in fear. 

The other side of that equation is how do you make peace with someone that in order for them to feel like they are striving they need to have an enemy?

Even during times for peace, they are seeking the opportunity to create their greatest enemy.

So how do you do it?

Going Home

There comes a time when it is just time to go home. There could be an irresistible urge to stay in your current circumstance but it really comes a time when you have to let go of all the latches and just let yourself ascend. 

I have ascended. 

But I am depending on you to come find me.

Bust Back

Dont ever think that the world is piling things on top of you. You always have to remember two things, the first is that you are enough and the second is that you are the mountain. The world is constantly looking for direction from you. There is strength even in your doubts. 

How hard is this for you to believe when it looks like the only thing in front of you is limitations. There is more to the world than that and in truth there is more to you than what you touch, taste, see and hear. 

Just dont give up. Its time for you to bust back and use your greatest weapon, your spirituality.

Popular Being Poor

I think somewhere along the way we made it cool to be poor. You could see that nothing really stopped us from showing each other love and having a good time. We can have a good time with the gas tank on E and still not have a care in the world. 

I dont know. 

Something about that aint right.

Climate Change

The climate changed, she is not here anymore. She is all around us and we were always looking for her. I love you  mom.

White House

Right now I am living in a white house and based on the blemishes on my face, I have seen enough white one just to survive one term paper. Because thats all this term is about, paper. Anybody seeing it for much more than it is doesnt have a clue and if the shoe fits, that means you too. 

I saw past the bulls*it, I have x-ray vision to not let my life be moved by those decisions and to take the world for what it is. Im exercising my free will and this pill I am going to swallow is a GULP GULP with water but the bucket. 

And you know what, f*ck it. Im all in. In it to win it and all of that. 

Kittens in Baskets

The epitome of life of what it really takes to put all of this together. Its like keeping kittens in baskets and all for their greater good. Instead there you go, you a goof ball with loose drawls and still not watching where you point that thing. Fire, fire, aim and you and I are caught in the flame. 

How you gone bring justice to the justice league when you making decisions on being heartbroken, your speech slurred and then I heard you were all in and aint even step out the box yet. 

I have regrets, none that I will be able to live down. Thats a good thing too, Im moving up in the world so you can stay out the box kitten.