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Passion

Passion By Rashida Govan Passion is Black fists raised in solidarity Lovemaking the second time around Black mother defending Black child Preacher's prosperity sermon It's me loving you when my heart...
Posted by on Tue, 07 Nov 2006 15:06:00 GMT

Black Star

Black Star by Rashida Govan A Black star fell from the sky into my hands I marveled at its beauty placed it in my heart and called it You.
Posted by on Tue, 07 Nov 2006 14:56:00 GMT

The End

The End  By, Rashida H. Govan 8/2/ 2006   My heart cries out at the thought of your departure. A pain shoots through me so sharp it pierces my soul. I am lonely and you are still here. &nbs...
Posted by on Mon, 06 Nov 2006 05:51:00 GMT

Angel

My angel, my love, whose acquaintance I made in but an encounter, I have dreamed of you my whole life. Yet upon your arrival I retreated& Now everyday I spend with the desire to meet you again. Your f...
Posted by on Sat, 30 Sep 2006 06:19:00 GMT

Eldership

Today I woke up pondering the startling fact that many of the elders of the African American community are passing on. Death shouldn't be so disarming since it is something that we in the Black commun...
Posted by on Sat, 30 Sep 2006 06:18:00 GMT

My Personal Creed

I am committed to change. I am committed to building positive relationships. I am committed to fighting for justice. I am committed to peace. I will give the voiceless a voice. I will bring peac...
Posted by on Sat, 30 Sep 2006 06:13:00 GMT

Babies and Men (And Women, Too)

Once a month my girlfriends and I get together for Sunday brunch.  Our brunches have become a sort of ceremony; a ritual of tears and laughter, support and spiritual healing that cannot be replac...
Posted by on Sat, 30 Sep 2006 06:04:00 GMT

Burdensome Love

Can you feel the weight of my tears sinking into your skin? Does its warmth raise steam as thick as the clouds of misery that followed me into this room?   Only your sun is enough to evaporate my...
Posted by on Sat, 30 Sep 2006 06:02:00 GMT

A Love Supreme- For Saana and Vernon

Your love came upon me like a cool mist that kissed my skin on a hot day. You eased my soul and calmed my spirit And once I let fear go, and let my heart and God lead, I knew my search was over. God ...
Posted by on Sat, 30 Sep 2006 06:01:00 GMT