Thursday, September 21, 2023

A tribute to my mother

 Too Soon You Left Me

Trying to make sense of this whole thing,
the more I think, the more I cling,
to the thought of you not being near,
and how much I miss you, Mother Dear.

I can still see reflections of your face,
I yearn for the warmth of your embrace.
Your caring eyes manifesting light,
reassuring me that everything is alright.

From the cares of the world, you fly free,
a long time here was never to be.
Since you left, I've shed a million tears,
but even the tears can't calm my fears.

Sweet memories of you, I hold in my heart,
never to abandon, never to depart.
Your reason and wisdom gone so suddenly,
my heart still bleeds, too soon you left me.





It's time to get back to writing

I have slacked for a few years, but it's time to get back to something I love. I'm currently pulling out all my poetry, revising them and revamping my blog and website. I have some books that were in the works, so I will be working on getting them polished up and ready to start the publishing process.

Happy fall y'all!!


Wednesday, December 30, 2020

Tuesday, October 20, 2020

This is so powerful! The Black Prayer

 




The Black Prayer
This is deep, so take your time.
Why Did You Make Me Black Lord
Lord .. Why did you make me black?
Why did you make someone
the world would hold back?...
Black is the color of dirty clothes,
of grimy hands and feet......
Black is the color of darkness,
of tired beaten streets...
Why did you give me thick lips,
a broad nose and kinky hair?
Why did you create someone
who receives the hated stare?
Black is the color of the bruised eye
when someone gets hurt...
Black is the color of darkness,
black is the color of dirt.
Why is my bone structure so thick,
my hips and cheeks so high?
Why are my eyes brown,
and not the color of the sky?
Why do people think I'm useless?
How come I feel so used?
Why do people see my skin
and think I should be abused?
Lord, I just don't understand...
What is it about my skin?
Why is it some people want to hate me
and not know the person within?
Black is what people are "Labeled"
when others want to keep them away...
Black is the color of shadows cast...
Black is the end of the day.
Lord you know my own people mistreat me,
and you know this just ain't right...
They don't like my hair, they don't like my
skin, as they say I'm too dark or too light!
Lord, don't you think
it's time to make a change?
Why don't you redo creation
and make everyone the same?
God's Reply:
Why did I make you black? Why did I make you black?
I made you in the color of coal
from which beautiful diamonds are formed...
I made you in the color of oil,
the black gold which keeps people warm.
Your color is the same as the rich dark soil
that grows the food you need...
Your color is the same as the black stallion and
panther, Oh what majestic creatures indeed!
All colors of the heavenly rainbow
can be found throughout every nation...
When all these colors are blended,
you become my greatest creation!
Your hair is the texture of lamb's wool,
such a beautiful creature is he...
I am the shepherd who watches them,
I will ALWAYS watch over thee!
You are the color of the midnight sky,
I put star glitter in your eyes...
There's a beautiful smile hidden behind your pain...
That's why your cheeks are so high!
You are the color of dark clouds
from the hurricanes I create in September...
I made your lips so full and thick,
so when you kiss...they will remember!
Your stature is strong,
your bone structure thick to withstand the
burden of time...
The reflection you see in the mirror,
that image that looks back, that is MINE!
So get off your knees,
look in the mirror and tell me what you see?
I didn't make you in the image of darkness...
I made you in the image of ME!
this poem was inspired by Genesis1:26-27
and written by RuNett Nia-Ebo
Genesis 1:26 and 27
And GOD said, "Let Us make man in Our image, and after Our likeness. So GOD created man in His own image, male and female He created them.

Sunday, September 6, 2020

VOTE 2020

 Hey! We're getting so close to this election. I wanted to make sure you've double checked your voter registration—it'll take 7 minutes tops! https://volunteer.whenweallvote.org/page/LindaKBlack

Thursday, April 9, 2020

Lord we need you now...This is a Move





https://youtu.be/sVN-E1DLIoo

Coronavirus

I just left Walmart, and you'd be surprised how many people aren't wearing masks or practicing social distancing. I thought they were only letting 10 people in at a time but that's not true. If you have no regard for your life, at least have some concern for others.