Deidre Dixon Poems

It's a thing most of ‘em do.
Just gotta know when it's comin' at you.

Be careful and watch ‘cause it wears disguises.
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They come big and boisterous and arrogant and loud.
They try to get all of the energy and support from the crowd.

I'm talking about Dream Killers!
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The Kingdom of God is a very broad and complex place
It encompasses every system of this world and every person who has accepted Christ
Some have grasped its true meaning and embraced its principles wholeheartedly
Some slap the word ‘Kingdom’ in front of everything and run around talking about it like they’re poltergeist
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Like a 2-carat diamond set in platinum cut in the princess shape
The value of it really began while it was in its original state
Like fine wine that has matured for years and developed exquisite taste
The value of it really started in the vineyard when it was only grapes
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An Indian Giver is known as one who would give you something then take it back
The term came to be many years ago through some misunderstandings to be exact
Under normal circumstances I would not call myself an Indian Giver ‘cause I’m really not that way
But I have to say that I’m an Indian Giver now because I’m taking back something I gave away
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A bouquet of magic pink roses I send to make you smile and cheer
These special roses are magic ones that will chase clouds out of here
For them to work their magic, there are just a few things you must do
Just trust me a little and follow the instructions ‘cause this is all for you
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This ain't no joke and it is a lot of work
You've gotta have tough skin or quickly you'll get hurt
You learn real fast that all that fuzzy, butterflies-in-stomach love stuff ends soon
Why do you think half of ‘em end up in doom
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Today we hear about so many young people dropping out of school
How they are being incarcerated, shot down and profiled ‘cause some do act like fools

That doesn't excuse the brutality, corruption or murder in cold blood at the hands of police
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The time for you to go away to embark on a whole new part of life is near
As you go to your chosen university to study for a degree in preparation of your career

Feelings of excitement, fear and curiosity must be overtaking you at this time
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‘Twas the family reunion we have e'ry year
Folks coming from all over the country, or tryin' to scrape up the money to get there
We got Big Mama, Buddy, Shineequa, Mook and Bunny
We got Aint Lizzy, Uncle Po'Boy, Precious, Skeeta and Honey
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