Spoken word by the spiritual poet

21st century poetry/essays from a spiritual perspective

  • The Hereditary Dividing Walls of Hate and Hostility Must Come Down

    Honestly, I have been struggling with President Donald J. Trump’s reference to our people group as “Sons of dogs” several weeks ago. They say, sticks and stones may break my bones but names will never hurt me. Well, the name calling hurt me deeply and prompted my thoughts written below. “The hereditary dividing walls of… Continue reading

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  • A Prayer For Families, Friends and Neighbors In Texas During Hurricane Harvey

    This prayer was inspired by the plight of Texas while Hurricane Harvey was bearing down on them, creating unprecedented torrential rain and flooding in America’s history. “A Prayer for families, friends and neighbors in Texas during Hurricane Harvey“ Abba, Father, Almighty God, maker of heaven and earth, King of our days and Lord of our… Continue reading

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  • The Triumphant Song of Life

    The transformative, transcendental and triumphant song of life experienced in 2016 was achieved solely by His amazing grace, mercy and truth and abundant lovingkindness towards us. We thank Yeshua, Son of the Most High for looking beyond all our faults, ministering to us and meeting our needs within our community of faith. We give thanks… Continue reading

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  • I Am Human. I Am Human.

    First and foremost, I am human before The Middle Passage sailed the seas for centuries. I am human before the Declaration of Independence became a figment, fluid, form and fruition. I am human before the Constitution of the United States was conceived, crafted and consummated. I am human before Emancipation Proclamation became the utterance of… Continue reading

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  • You’re In Our Thoughts and Prayers

    This thought was inspired by time spent with Dan Henry Sr and family, friends, associates and colleagues at Boston’s Convention Center. You’re in our thoughts and prayers There comes a time in our life when words simply cannot convey the unspeakable moment in which we stand.  As I lay down these thoughts, my eyes are… Continue reading

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  • This Is The Year Of New Beginning As This Is The Year of Jubilee

    This thought was inspired by my church’s 50th year anniversary which will be celebrated on Saturday, September 17, 2016. “This Is The Year Of New Beginning As This Is The Year Of Jubilee“ Elders and Pastors, laity and leaders and founders of God’s eternal ecclesia, we are privileged to assemble in this our Year of… Continue reading

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  • Hidden Beneath This Ebony Soul

    A tribute to my beautiful Sister-in-law’s 60th Birthday Celebration last night. From my heart with love. “Do not persuade me to leave you or go back and not follow you. For wherever you go, I will go, and wherever you live, I will live; your people will be my people, and your God will be… Continue reading

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  • Faith, The Final Frontier

    This thought was written almost 2 decades ago as an inspiration to brothers who are on the Christian journey, striving to reach higher ground on heaven’s tableland.  Keep your head up, look to the skies and remain optimistic. “Faith, The Final Frontier“ Men, we are honored and grateful to stand together at the threshold of… Continue reading

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  • Standup! Hands up!

    The intrepid, indomitable and eternal kindred spirit of freedom and justice will always propel the souls of impoverished peoples in every nation and generation around the world to create unrest until absolute truth, equality and pursuit of life and liberty are realized by all. Last week we witnessed in Baltimore Maryland seemingly a marginalized group… Continue reading

  • Emancipation Proclamation Has Come To Break Every Chain

    Over two thousand years ago emancipation proclamation came by the Author of Salvation, firstborn of all creation, giver of immortal joy and gladness and emancipator of our souls from the resurrection of eternal unquenchable righteous condemnation.  He came in the fullness of his sonship, fullness of his Father, fullness of the Holy Spirit and fullness… Continue reading

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