A Crack In The Pedestal

~~~ We have white history, black history and American history, We have European history, world history and all kinds of history But it is only half of the story What of herstory? Herstory is of the mothers who bore us Herstory is the breasts we suckled Herstory is who dried our tears Herstory is […]

Catch 22

~~~ On one hand I’m applauded Respected Forging my own way In life In the face of stumbling blocks Being able To take care Of self Not relying On anyone Especially a man Always giving credit To God for The grace, in making ends meet On the other hand I’m […]

Poem on the Eve of Bob Marley’s 66th Birthday

~~~ Awoke this morning Rain upon the window Syncopated music of ancient ways Crying tears for the oppressed Offering water for the thirsty Looking for redemption on the way back to the sea Bob Marley rose up in a poor village Part Africa – part England – brewed in Jamaica Strong coffee mixed with […]

Jay’s Jerk Chicken

INGREDIENTS: 6 green onions, chopped 1 onion, chopped 1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and minced 3/4 cup soy sauce 1/2 cup distilled white vinegar 1/4 cup vegetable oil 2 tablespoons brown sugar 1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg 1/2 teaspoon ground allspice 1 1/2 pounds skinless, boneless chicken breast […]

Lilly’s Pride

~~~ In Alabama during the early to mid 1800’s, by the grace of God, my family was fortunate enough to not have to share crop. Unlike most blacks in that region recently coming out of slavery, the Turners were entrepreneurs and quite wealthy. They were blessed to have a lovely home and a beautiful horse […]

Georgia On My Mind

~~~ “There’s Ma’s house!” My older sister, Althea, and I would scream in excitement as we approached my great-grandmother’s, Julia Dallas-Austin’s, house, 2247 Redwine Ave., College Park, Ga. I could always spot “Ma’s” petite frame sitting on her enclosed front porch, spitting tobacco, and overseeing everything. Ma looked like an Indian Princess: Flawless brown skin, […]

Rebirth

~~~ I’m so sick and tired, of being tired and sick I want to see my way through this fog But it’s dark and thick. . . And I feel like my spirit is being weighed down by a ton of bricks. I don’t want to buckle When I’m feeling weak, I need to be […]

Hibernation

~~~ Every year I put out my notice of Hibernation. I am not leaving the house for frivolous reasons during the winter. I was born and raised in the Midwest but I have yet to get a handle on winters. I don’t like to be cold. The ritual of adding extra layers of clothing and […]

Pinecycles

~~~ Heaven rained a frozen glaze of ice On trees determined to stand it’s weight Of wind, snow and rain Pinecycles hung like frozen broccoli heads Waiting for warmth to render them tender A squirrel waits its time by: Jerlean S Noble (c) 1/11/2011 ~~~ About The Poet: Jerlean […]