Lana Grissom
Lana Grissom Poems
Single mother, I applaud thee,
For you are rare jewels, a precious commodity.
Taking on more than you can possibly bear,
Expanding your mind farther than you can comprehend.
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Do you remember me?
When you held me shackled in captivity
Stolen from the Motherland
Stripping me of my pride of just being a man.
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I need this to unburden my soul.
I need this to live free
as this is my therapy.
Your mind gets jumbled and somewhat confused at times
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A Masterpiece currently...Under Design by the Divine One Himself.
He takes his time to construct delicately
To make sure all the details are inlined.
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This is how I envision love to be.
Life will be full of roses...fragrant consuming the are that I breathe,
I will give freely, hopelessly...wearing my heart on my sleeve,
I will not question to judge this reality, my asked for,
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Leaves scatter in the wind all awhile she feels so lonely within
they need to be raked but the yard and the hurt in her heart are to great.
The rain comes beating down
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I see poetry as soul
I see poetry as prose
Cleansing of my spirit
Soothing to my soul.
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Presently, I sit here failing this test
I must admit, I'm very hard on myself
One might say 'Lana you've come a long way' but presently today
I feel a long way is still a long way.
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My Chocolate Love Affair, would you be so consumed
if you only knew,
how my heart melt's for you,
like a Hershey's kiss sitting in my mouth.
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You should see her sweet little face
Smiling so brightly, looking deep within.
Do you know she carries your picture around in her precious hand?
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My mind is in a constant state attack
The devil is constantly on my back...with his negative...chit chat!
Spitting his nonsense game...in my ear,
Chicken hawkin and stalkin me...like fear.
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I felt your immense loved magnified a million fold in my dream today,
My little Boy...'where have you been'...so suddenly tucked away.
The golden sun streaked blond bleached hair of your's...from the ray's,
Make my heart glow...Oh how I've missed you,
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Strong willed Black Woman I be.
I cry because of the insensitivity
I cry of the terror caused.
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John Coltrane
Miles Davis
Louie' Armstrong
Dizzy and Lena Horne...we can't slip on Ella and our soul sista Nina
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I tried to find my Uncle today, called every last number,
On a piece of paper, he gave me after my Mother passed away age 15
Deep, yes, I must admit...I must say, I don't know if he's even alive Today.
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Inspired by the young ladies who honestly opened their hearts and shared their stories for 'Project Butterfly' poetry writing workshop.
I look deep inside myself and wonder why.
How did I get to this place as time steadily passes by
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Trying to be strong gets old at times
What I need is a Good Ol' Fashioned cry.
A cry for the little girl
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I'm tired...simply fatigued
With all the emotions, stirred inside of me.
For I have write...to feed that inner spirit, swelling not wanting to HEED.
Call me neuotic, I call it fatigue.
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Lana Grissom Biography
My writing is definately Divine coming from above allowing for complete transparentness...I praise God for my talent to purge my innermost feelings for healing of self, personal thoughts, and past/current experiences. I receive inspiration from the scarred but not broken, other poets, family, friends, music (especially jazz - Coltrane, Davis, Hartman, Monk, and of course old school) , history, that stranger on the street, and lovers to name a few...to uplight, identify/share with, encourage, and edify. I write because...I and others NEED this, it nourishment for the soul because it comes from the Soul - it's Universal. Remember, to keep Digging and imagining...creativity is Divine! I'm honored for all the accolades...all the glory goes to God who strengthen in order to reveal me, Unmasked. Here's to Memories...snap shots in the dark...you are Priceless!)
The Best Poem Of Lana Grissom
Single Mother...
Single mother, I applaud thee,
For you are rare jewels, a precious commodity.
Taking on more than you can possibly bear,
Expanding your mind farther than you can comprehend.
You are not alone in this world,
To raise your children to be the finest, that they can be.
You walk blindly through life, wearing your heart on your sleeve,
At this moment, you are being commended, for being thee'.
You exude strength unbeknownst to me,
Guided by faith, so your heart is content
I know you often cry at night, thinking of how your life should be spent.
Quickly, snapping back, into reality.
For raising these children alone, is your God given destiny,
Single Mother, I applaud thee...You exude determined focused energy.
For your life depends on that strength as you walk this journey
Through life's discontent.
Although, you do not walk alone,
You are being guided, by forces known.
You often work so hard and long, doggishly tired and diligent
Accelerating the growth of that strong backbone,
That your child so relies upon.
Your selfless hardwork and efforts will pay off
As you wipe that sweat from underneath your bra.
For you are the bosoms of society - fullfilling life.
Birthing our worlds greatest commodities...bear the children,
Which are heaven sent, the fruits of your labor...God's seed.
He's smiling down proudly upon you, for all to see.
You will be rewarded for a job well...when your well deserved rest
Takes over thee'...for your son's and daughters will be,
Pillars of the community...for God will not have it any other way.
Single Mother...I applaud Thee...for you have,
Faithfully braved Courage, each and every day.
For only God knows your treasures that lie ahead
For raising your sons' and daughters', making sure their well feed,
Nourished, body, and soul.
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4/18/2024 8:35:06 AM # 1.0.0.1119
Lana - I find your poems to be very moving and personal.... keep me coming back for more ; -)