Poet Laureate Circle

February 27, 2021
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Tis You (Obamas)

  Tis You – who stood like a rockOf Granite. Unswayed, by the constant pounding,Of the Winds of Humanity, the ChillSouls. And the fire of dragons. Now, unweathering streaking into......
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February 27, 2021
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The Voices

  The naughtiness, of the voices.Destined, not to hear, nor see. Unknown, the different worlds,Their world, our world, my world. Worlds filled, with a cornucopiaOf ideas, dovetailing, towardsThe thin thread.......
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February 27, 2021
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The Mist in the Quiet

  There in the land of heroes and beauty is a lady.Who moves like a wisp of smoke.Penetrating all barriers, emerging on the sideOf life that most fail to see.......
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February 27, 2021
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The View of Fire

  There the fire starts, raging across the grassy seas,Into the worlds of the lost tribes. Gathering them up into a wind swept caress,And hurls them back to the dusty......
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February 20, 2021
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The Copper Lady

        Your name has lingered with cravingIn the mouths of the innumerousAn affirmation for the downtroddenA passionate desire for the adventurousYour dignity symbolizes women’s fortitudeThe pursuing man's......
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February 15, 2021
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Alone In a Room Full of People

  Alone in a room full of people, I find solace in the corner. Purposefully trying to shrink as small as possible. Wanting to be invisible but screaming to be......
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February 15, 2021
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When We Were Created

  When we were createdWe were told that we were meant for something great.We were told we were created for a purposeAnd that purpose would find us.Because that purpose wasus.......
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February 15, 2021
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Being Black

  Someone once said to me, “You’re not black, Alex. You’re just like us.”I immediately became offended and he didn’t understand why?They thought they had paid me a compliment.As if......
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February 15, 2021
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My Paradox

  Someone once said to me, “your not black, Alex, your white.” I immediately became offended and he didn’t understand whyhe thought he had paid me a compliment.I was amazed.One......
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February 14, 2021
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Pitter-patter

                Pitter-patter squirm -roll -squirm.   Small in size as you may be. Be mindful of yourintelligentsia capacity. Our footprints are in the sands ......
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