Unto this world a new child is born…
Into a culture stricken with madness
That is strained by infinite sadness
The baby cries out loud when it is torn
From its mother’s womb of blackness
Out of its protection and comfort
The child shrieks at the sudden rejection
Life-line severed, a vital connection
Removed, the child suffers in discomfort
Incessant cries appeased through affection
Nurtured by two devoted parents
Naively infecting an open mind
With handed down beliefs over time
Practiced sophisticated appearance
All innocence stripped, a vile crime
Affected by inherent fate
All purity is lost with childhood
Preparing the stage for manhood
Opening only the designated gates
Failing to see or honor brotherhood
Believing all things are possible
Stepping on and over others
Conserving an evil culture
Through faith nothing is impossible
Desperate for acceptance he suffers
Distraught with grief he makes a confession
That defies the righteous path selected
Seeking his truth while preserving respect
Finds value in human connections
Coveting real purpose with acceptance
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As part of a collaborative effort, I wrote this piece for the infamous Kendall Pearson, and it was featured as the prologue in “The Meaning of Life,” Part I on July 13, 2014, and can be found at ThePublicBlogger.com The saga continues with Part II releasing on July 20, 2014.
What a powerful piece! 🙂
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Thank you!
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Kellu this one reminded me of Shakespeare’s “The seven ages of man”…
http://lit.genius.com/William-shakespeare-the-seven-ages-of-man-annotated
I particularly love the third stanza. Powerful and very well penned …
Best wishes, Aquileana 😀
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As always, your comments are appreciated. 🙂
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I love this one, so much. Awesome, awesome thoughts, beautifully composed.
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Mark, I really appreciate your kind comments, and I hope you enjoy what’s coming next. 🙂
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Speaking of the hope of enjoyment, new Pinky Black tale is up. Sort of new. 😉 http://wp.me/p4AFse-f3
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Cool thanks for letting me know. I’ll have to read it later…tonight.
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Stunner, very cool poem Miss or Mrs. Kelly.
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Thanks Charly! I decided to post my own portion to reduce confusion. Take care.
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Great work. I am looking forward to Part II, and what y’all have in store.
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Thank you and I’m looking forward to part II and III. Your mentorship was instrumental to my success, and for that I am truly grateful. 🙂
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Not a problem, I am just glad I could be of some help.
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