Well, son I'll tell you: Life for me ain't been no crystal stair. It's had tacks in it, And splinters, And boards torn up, And places with no carpet on the floor-- Bare. But all the time I'se been a-climbin' on, And reachin' landin's And turnin' corners, And sometimes goin' in the dark Where there ain't been no light. So boy, don't you turn back. Don't you set down on the steps. 'Cause you finds it's kinder hard. Don't you fall now-- For I'se still goin' honey, I'se still climbin'. And life for me ain't been no crystal stair. --Langston Hughes
His little body breathing in new life, aging as he grows.
Nursing eyes watching me, As he sucks to become filled.
My arms gives me sweetness. He sleeps in comfor. Never worrying.
As I lie him down, never visiting this episode again... except
in my memory. --MIISRAEL "From A Mother's Little Book" WINNIESPOETRY2002
Friday, April 6th 2012 at 10:53AM
MIISRAEL Bride
50-50 I'm all alone in this world, she said, Ain't got nobody to share my bed, Ain't got nobody to hold my hand-- The truth of the matter's I ain't got no man.
Big Boy opened his mouth and said, Trouble with you is You ain't got no head! If you had a head and used your mind You could have me with you All the time.
She answered, Babe, what must I do?
He said, Share your bed-- And your money, too --Langston Hughes
I feel like if she loves me.. She wouldn't have a problem wit where I go. I don't think it would bother me.
Sure, I stay gone all day, but I'm just hanging with the fellows. We're just drinking a few beers, And watching the game. Sometimes we're just riding round.
When I come in, she's acting all Moody. I think she's taking this too seriously. Then I can't get my love grove on.... Cause she says, she not going for it. I tell her I'm sorry, because well, she like that sort of thang.
I feel that I'm not doing anything. She says I'm not spending any time wit her.
Then, when I came home. She was gone.
I feel that I don't care. But, inside I miss her.... I feel I do. --MIISRAEL From The Little Treasures Collection "Identity Black Man" WINNIESPOETRY 2004
This is a love poem I wrote with no particular person in mind...
SEARCHING HEARTS By Siebra Muhammad
Love is a battle; love is a dream. to walk with you hand in hand, is what I want more. I will fight for you; and stand by your side.
Your heart lays in my hands and tightly I hold. Each day we are together, the love that we have for each other. One day after another, til each day we grow older.
Me happiest you have made. For each memory never ceases to fading. My hearts skips a beat, when; in my eyes you are gazing.
For this, this here; is ours, you and I against the world, we will rise above. hours and hours, you and I; you and me. Together, forever.
Friday, April 6th 2012 at 12:57PM
Siebra Muhammad
An ode to Nippy...
FAME CLAIMS WHITNEY HOUSTON
Fame has claimed another life, with Whitney's tragic death, Forty eight is far too young to have taken her last breath.
Being in the public eye with cameras always clicking, Takes a toll on family life with critics always picking.
Her powerful amazing voice delighted many fans, Such accolades bestowed on her, and applause from many hands.
She achieved so very much selling millons of records, Winning Grammys, Emmys, AMAs, and Music Billboard awards.
She acted in the Bodyguard and vowed us with her song, She belted out such ballads, she seemed to do no wrong.
But pressures became too much, drink and drugs took hold, Down a path of tragedy now never to grow old.
As we mourn Whitney's passing with heavy hearts and tears, Her brilliant voice will live on her music in our ears,
Now with God on heaven's stage her voice can now extol, Praising God with with her songs singing with real soul.
I saw a young mother With eyes full of laughter And two little shadows Came following after
Wherever she moved, They were always right there Holding onto her skirts, Hanging onto her chair Before her,behind her An adhesive pair
"Don't you ever get weary As,day after day, You two little tagalongs Get in your way?
She smiled as she shook Her pretty young head, And I'll always remember The words that she said
"It's good to have shadows That run when you run, That laugh when you're happy And hum when you hum For you only have shadows When your lifes feel with sun"
Friday, April 6th 2012 at 1:15PM
Siebra Muhammad
