for in memory of Gwendolyn Brooks You inspire me And touch my very soul Setting my heart and mind free Making poetry valued like gold.

Monday’s child raised up in the mo… Away to school for another day. Tuesday child makes ready for anot… Making the best of what that may c… Wednesday’s child in the middle of

o write a verse poet, to kinder the soul, to soothe it so, until we can feel every verse put to paper,

in memory of the children of South… Freedom! Lifted out of the ashes and into a… A river of joy A river of peace.

Good evening Mr. and Miss Americ… We interrupt your lives for the fo… Your president has just ordered ou… Mothers are in prayer but not so m… Of the unknown death that’s over o…

I use to hear them say “Letting those golden moments roll… But how much longer of a delay Or should I stay strong? Either way the clock ticks in time

In your eyes I see a different light Maybe another you Perhaps something about you I see a certain you

No matter the distance Between us in miles, No matter the lifespan, Spread all the while. No matter the challenges,

My eyes are still open, The mind still alert, My body’s sluggish feeling like di… But yet I am up tonight this time… There are so many dreams to dream

Because I care Enough to say enough, Even though times are so rough As society tries to bring me As society tries to bury me

dark skin tall girl beauty like a black queen no matter where u come from no matter where or who u are

Spread love Why is there no love? One voice, One people, One God,

Gloomy skies with dark clouds abov… Where rain was every where And I am here lying in bed Sleeping, slumbering into a dream Unknown journeys of twist and turn…