Whatever you try to do, you can't
take that joy away from me.

My joy is mine

I cried when you inflicted me, but the joy
within me comforted my soul.

You would never understand why I smile.

You would never know why I ignore the hateful things said about me, or my people.

I have joy within me that you could never tear down.

Like oil cleaving to my skin, I am clothed with love.
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They call us niggers, they call us dogs and behind our backs we’re called golliwogs. 
They take our culture and our unity too and behind our backs, they call us coons!

Will we wake up, will we see, that we are people, we are human beings. 
We are precious and priceless can’t you 
see that. 
Black brothers and sisters, it is time to 
wake up!

They say we’re dirty and black is...

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I tried to resist your charms

Your sexy smile just turns me on

Sculptured face and dark brown eyes
Your cologne - the intoxicating smell 
combined with your body heat

The thought of you - like what the hell

The way you look at me
Sends chills down my spine

No need to look any further
You are mine

No shame in denying how we feel or felt

No point in telling lies
I coul...

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It holds no barriers, it has no shame; it 
eases hurt and rids the pain.
It consoles, it strengthens; it comforts 
you.
It holds and it beats like a heart, it adores you.
It keeps, it fights, it honours too.
It cares, it trusts, it respects you.
So what is love?
It is the list of words above.

(September 2007)

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(Inspired by the pointless killings of young men of African, African American and 
Caribbean heritage.)

Janel was a clever lad; he read 
intellectual books and joked about. 

Danny was the silly one; he smoked his 
weed and boasted about guns. 

Janel was the quiet one. 

Danny got his kicks by carrying guns. 

Janel was the witty one. 

Danny boasted that he ruled a gang. 

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Those delicate lips you place to my ear, 
whispering words that only I can hear. 

Words of comfort, words of fun – words 
for my ears to hear, not for everyone. 

Whisper to me I’m ready to hear, let those lips touch my ear. 

Whisper only I can see, what those sweet words mean to me. 

Whisper softly, whisper slow, only words that I will know. 

Whisper!

(April 2013)

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Life is too short for you to cry; now it’s time to dry those eyes.

When others hurt you, don’t feel sad, these situations are sent to try you whether it’s good or bad.

Life is too short, this I know.

First we are here and then we go.

Enjoy life without causing harm to others, travel the world – there are things you’ll discover.

Allow yourself to live and be free.

Find what happin...

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