 how many more times do we say their names?
how many more times do we make signs and march? how many more times do we hashtag Black lives matter? how many more times do we just send thoughts and prayers? how many more times will we hear the murderers say they were in fear for their life when the video clearly shows otherwise? how many more times will cops lie and concoct a narrative to defend their actions then get put on paid administrative leave? how many more times will the media portray the victims as being responsible for their own death? how many more times will the jury find Blackness so threatening that they justify the aggression of violent murderers, and the verdict comes back not guilty? how many more times will we go back to living our lives until the next person of color is murdered because their skin is weaponized, and we post another rip? how many more times? because i’m tired...
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way to start and end the day is with gratitude  it's raining today in New York. soothing. healing. i really miss mom To all of the amazingly strong mothers who are consistently loving, supportive, and encouraging prayer warriors, counselors, mentors, and friends that will go above and beyond for their kids as their guiding light to help them reach their highest potential and be their best selves in this world, you are deeply and immensely loved!
To anyone who has lost their mother or is estranged from their mother or has lost their child, you are not alone today. I stand with you in pain and in truth. May you find strength in healing and the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, to get you through not only today but everyday. You are deeply and immensely loved! The picture above is my mom pregnant with me at her baby shower. Our relationship isn’t perfect, no mother-daughter relationship is, but through it all I thank you for making me the independent, resilient woman I am today. I’m so glad that we spoke earlier, and I pray that we both grow and heal as we continue to strengthen our bond. I love you mom! Always will! Happy Mother's Day! hope and a future...
tried to let my pain find the bottom of the bottle with every sip, frustration lingered so i cut the phillie, the eagle followed with every hit, my mind drifted i hold the smoke choke tryna get lifted, from places revisited i don’t wanna go back like i’ve been here before to the future go back now, the present is the past and the past is but a moment at the moment cloud 9 multiples me like a quotient over the vicinity that residence me village raising a child streets raising me wild like the belly of the beast a hungry beauty never sleeps and opposites attract ‘til my mission is complete “that’s impossible” not the gospel my Lord and Savior preach still “they” say it’s impossible for me to reach my peak then… when the plan is set my shoulders speak that’s when my conscience goes angel and demon meet and i become weak doubt takes over me like faith took the back burner where the kettle heats and i’m riding through the city with a slow creep body heats from the liquor kinda dazed from the haze that’s the mixture start to see the full picture for we walk by faith, not by sight 2 Corinthians 5:7 Bible scripture ohhh... hey, hey, hey i know there’s more for me out there settle for mediocrity detrimental to welfare i got to live, my dreams will die if i stay here and my abilities will be disabled, that’s unfair all i have is a dollar and a dream faith, despite what i’ve seen my thoughts transcribed on the screen see, the struggle wanna keep pockets lean for my goals, i’m a fiend so my hustle stays mean anything worth having comes with sacrifice having patience to wait, God’s plan worth the price long shot will come through in the end so i’m throwing hail mary’s in the air Amen! don’t talk yourself out what you believe you have enough against you don't be your own enemy don’t overthink, mind on infinity baby, no, no hey your steps already ordered hope and a future is yours you may not be where you want to be you're where you should be just wait on what the Lord has in store wait on what the Lord has in store your... |
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Handwritten short review by legendary poet, writer, commentator, activist, and educator Nikki Giovanni for "Just My Thoughts: Mind, Body & Soul"
"It's not a #1 record but Just My Thoughts: Mind, Body & Soul catches the times of the heart and minds. Thank you so very much for sharing with me."
Poetically, Nikki Giovanni (excerpt) (side note: It's dated one day after my 22nd birthday! I cried and died when I saw that part!!) #Won'tHeDoIt! Yasss!!! 
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I'm delighted to grant permission. Good luck! Keep on keeping on. Poetically, Nikki Giovanni (her response to allow me to use her review for promotion) (side note: This is dated two days after her 67th birthday!) 
This is Nikki Giovanni's review for my still unreleased book of poetry, "R.I.S.E."
THIS is why I'm NOT stopping! Celebrated ICON, poet, memoirist, educator, dramatist, producer, actress, historian, filmmaker, and civil rights activist Dr. Maya Angelou acknowledged receiving my book with this kind card!
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