If we must die, let it not be like hogs Hunted and penned in an inglorious spot, While round us bark the mad and hungry dogs, Making their mock at our accursed lot. If we must die, O let us nobly die, So that our precious blood may not be shed In vain; then even [...]
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African American Poetry: If we must die…
Posted: September 14, 2011 in culture, personal, poetry, African AmericanTags: claude mckay, death, freedom, harlem, honor, poetry, renaissance, strength
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Spoken to Written: Waiting for me…The unknown
Posted: June 29, 2011 in personal, poetry, theologyTags: faith, poetry, prayer, theology
Waiting for me In the dark chaos Brooding over troubled waters My heart beats Rapidly Waiting for me To take the next step Catch up to what was Preordained Before the earth’s foundation laid I pray and consult I pray and convulse Over gathered intelligience That ends up meaningless It’s me and the unknowable Going [...]
