“Who Was I”

Who Was I

Was I my mother’s son,

Was I the beloved,

hallowed born male

in my family,

My father’s delight and yet,

There was born two,

But now tragically only

left to bring in the family

off spring only one,

Were my cries, my bemoans

for life,

For help,

Below the moon that

pierced the dark velvet sky,

That aphotic, cryptic night,

Did they echo the cries that  took

place way back when the slaves

cried and bewailed as they were drug to the

shores of no more?

Who was there to hear my cries of help?

Who was there for me as I let out my last

sighs as I died?

I lay on a cold slate three days like a

tossed away slave,

Cold, lifeless and alone,

Ignored, and tossed to the side

my phone,

Just long enough to cover up

any truth that might would

have come out,

Now framed and being blamed,

Disgrace being placed by my name,

I fought as hard as I could to live,

I tell you, I did,

I was ever so brave,

As on the grass I lay,

That night that I fought for my life

and my right to live and travel as I did,

I fought to be where I was,

I fought for the right to walk freely as me

under that beaming moonlight,

I fought for the right to be a dark skinned

man given the right to place a hood

of cover over my head because

of the cold and rain,

I fought for the right to embrace my family

again,

But tragically,

A frightful, calamitous,

Insufferable, appalling,

gruesome, grim demise

would be my plight,

And now after all you have done,

You try to damage and further devalue

my lifeless being,

You want to squash who I was

like a bug under your foot with

no meaning,

But,

The heavens have intervened,

The world has told you no,

This is and was our son,

A human being,

Our brother,

A destined father,

His mother’s and his dad’s adored son,

Our beloved one,

Black,

White,

Hispanic,

And oh no we are not done,

From the highest office,

To the furthest part of the world,

Just about everyone,

They heard and hear the grief of a

Grieving mom and dad,

They hear my cries too finally

although I do not dwell any longer

under the sun but rest in the Son,

Justice for me is reigning,

As I rest with God’s son.

We got you covered Trayvon Martin.

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“And Jesus Said”

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Romans 1:21-32

New International Version (NIV)

²¹ For although they knew God, they neither glorified him as God nor gave thanks to him, but their thinking became futile and their foolish hearts were darkened. ²² Although they claimed to be wise, they became fools ²³ and exchanged the glory of the immortal God for images made to look like a mortal human being and birds and animals and reptiles.

²⁴ Therefore God gave them over in the sinful desires of their hearts to sexual impurity for the degrading of their bodies with one another. ²⁵ They exchanged the truth about God for a lie, and worshiped and served created things rather than the Creator—who is forever praised. Amen.

²⁶ Because of this, God gave them over to shameful lusts. Even their women exchanged natural sexual relations for unnatural ones. ²⁷ In the same way the men also abandoned natural relations with women and were inflamed with lust for one another. Men committed shameful acts with other men, and received in themselves the due penalty for their error.

²⁸ Furthermore, just as they did not think it worthwhile to retain the knowledge of God, so God gave them over to a depraved mind, so that they do what ought not to be done. ²⁹ They have become filled with every kind of wickedness, evil, greed and depravity. They are full of envy, murder, strife, deceit and malice. They are gossips, ³⁰ slanderers, God-haters, insolent, arrogant and boastful; they invent ways of doing evil; they disobey their parents; ³¹ they have no understanding, no fidelity, no love, no mercy. ³²Although they know God’s righteous decree that those who do such things deserve death, they not only continue to do these very things but also approve of those who practice them.

Romans 2:1-16

New International Version (NIV)

Romans 2

God’s Righteous Judgment

¹ You, therefore, have no excuse, you who pass judgment on someone else, for at whatever point you judge another, you are condemning yourself, because you who pass judgment do the same things. ² Now we know that God’s judgment against those who do such things is based on truth. ³ So when you, a mere human being, pass judgment on them and yet do the same things, do you think you will escape God’s judgment? ⁴ Or do you show contempt for the riches of his kindness, forbearance and patience, not realizing that God’s kindness is intended to lead you to repentance?

⁵ But because of your stubbornness and your unrepentant heart, you are storing up wrath against yourself for the day of God’s wrath, when his righteous judgment will be revealed. ⁶ God “will repay each person according to what they have done.”^{[a] 7} To those who by persistence in doing good seek glory, honor and immortality, he will give eternal life. ⁸ But for those who are self-seeking and who reject the truth and follow evil, there will be wrath and anger. ⁹ There will be trouble and distress for every human being who does evil: first for the Jew, then for the Gentile; ¹⁰ but glory, honor and peace for everyone who does good: first for the Jew, then for the Gentile. ¹¹ For God does not show favoritism.

¹² All who sin apart from the law will also perish apart from the law, and all who sin under the law will be judged by the law. ¹³ For it is not those who hear the law who are righteous in God’s sight, but it is those who obey the law who will be declared righteous. ¹⁴ (Indeed, when Gentiles, who do not have the law, do by nature things required by the law, they are a law for themselves, even though they do not have the law. ¹⁵ They show that the requirements of the law are written on their hearts, their consciences also bearing witness, and their thoughts sometimes accusing them and at other times even defending them.) ¹⁶ This will take place on the day when God judges people’s secrets through Jesus Christ, as my gospel declares.

“Inside My Heart”

by Thelma C Cunningham

If there was any way possible to let you look inside my

heart,
You would see how much I love you,
In my loving arms you would fall and me never doubt,
You would finally realize just how I truly meant what I
said and that from the very day that I saw you that my life was
never the same.
The only thing that I can do is tell you this over and over again.
I can only show you this daily and do the best that I can.
Most of all, you would know that to you I will always be
faithful.
So please believe me when I say that I love you because,
If you could see inside my heart,
Everything that I just said is what it would tell you.

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“What Is A Kiss”

What Is A Kiss

What is a kiss?

It is when two pairs of lips and faces touch at the same time.

What is a kiss?

It is when two pairs of lips reach out to an attraction that makes

both move in harmony succinctly.

What is a kiss?

It is when two pairs of the lips meet and then the tongue unites the unit

with moisture as it between them entwines.

What is a kiss?

It is when two pair of lips are compressed with another pair

of lips like yours and mine.

What is a kiss?

It is when your lips begin

to reach up to another pair of lips as the

force of attraction fuses and merges this sizzling connection.

What is a kiss?

It is an arousal of motion taking place between the tongue and the lips.

What is a kiss?

It is when your kisses cover my fleshly canvas sending stimulation and thrills

as the moments vaporize and we gently to passion yield.

It is a united moment of the lips shared lovingly between two lovers expressing

gratifying moments of pleasure.

It is your kiss

It is this kiss,

It is our kiss,

It is yours and mine.

Author Thelma Cunningham

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“Miracle Love”

Miracle Love

 

When love is a miracle,

You cannot see straight because love will fog your vision,

When love is a miracle,

Your hearing gets dull and you are totally blind about everything

because you have been captured by love and are lead around now
by love’s passion,

When love is a miracle,

You no longer use your brain,

It is useless to you,

All of your friends and family say you have gone insane,

You get up late,

You are unable to concentrate,

You try to talk and sound intelligent,

But it keeps coming out scrambled or mushy,

It appears as if you are not functioning

the way you use to do,

Family and friends all say that they will be glad when you

calm down and are back to being you,

When love is a miracle,

Forget about sensible reasoning,

Just the mention of your love’s name,

Makes you stop everything that you were doing,

In fact,

You really weren’t on task any way,

And almost every other thought is always what was said

or experienced together,

You are nervous,

Your outfits to you no longer fit or look right,

Your hair appears awful and with it you fuss and fight,

You practice what not to say,

You practice ordinary things,

And because you are not relaxed,

You may knock over and break or spill anything,

Your rooms for the first time you clean completely,

You even wax, clean, and shine the car,

Miracle love almost wears you out,

And just when you are about to give up on wooing

with your charms,

Because it seems and appears to be a definite TKO,

Suddenly,

The wooing has become worth all the pursuing,

Unthinkably in love, now appearing you two,

You have your miracle,

It may have been quite the challenge,

But you now are resting in one another’s arms,

And nothing else matters but the miracle of love.

From The Book Majestic Poetry

Auhtor Thelma Cunningham

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“Things Moms Say”

“Things Moms Say”

Mom’s say things like,

“A little soap and water never killed anybody and

It won’t harm you.”

“You will know when your older.

“Don’t rush growing up.

“Am I talking to a brick wall?

“I did the same things when I was your age.

“Are you going out dressed like that?

“I’m your mother not Ms. …..

“I brought you in the world and I will take

you out.

“Clean up after yourself.

“I am not your maid.

“You must think I was born yesterday.

“Are you mentally challenged or something?

“Do you think those clothes are gonna pick

their self up?

“If you show off, I will wear that but out right there

and not when we get home.

“Do you need a hearing aid?

‘You are going to church whether you like it

or not,

“Don’t make me come in there.

“Go out side and play.  It is a beautiful day.

“Where did you get that lying from?

“How many times do I have to tell you no.

“I do not have to explain myself.  I said no.

“Your not my mother, I’m yours.

“Close your mouth before you catch flies.

“I do not buy food for the neighborhood.

“I’m gonna skin you alive.

“This is for you own good.

“Don’t embarrass the family.

“Why do I have to keep repeating myself. If

I said it once, I said it a thousand times.

“I’m not gonna ask you again.

“Look at me when I am talking to you.

“You are getting on my last nerve.

“If you put things where they belonged, you would

find them now would’n you.

“When I was you age…

“Stop stumping up those stairs

Before you make the house cave in.

“No running in the house.

“Mommy loves you and so does daddy and Jesus.

Pick that stuff up before someone falls and breaks their neck.

And that’s a wrap.     

It will end with that.

This is not to say that there is not many left

Unsaid,

Such as turn the lights off and take your narrow behind to bed.

 

This is poem 2 of what Moms say.

 

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“Dad’s Expressions”

“Dad’s Expressions”

“Your mother will take care of that one.

“ What did I say? And don’t you forget it.

“You must think that I’m your mother.

“I will skin you alive.

“And that’s that.

“I will turn this car around.

“Be ready.

“I gave you all the money you are going to get.

“Do you need me to take some of it back?

“Sleep over?  I need peace and quiet.

“When I say go to bed, I mean get in it.

“ I work from sun up to sun down and then some.

‘Ask your mother.

“I will give you something to cry about.

“Keep your elbows off the table.

“Stop being a cry baby.

“Your mother and I run this house.

“Fight until you are bloody.

“Do you think I am running a pig stein.

“I didn’t raise no cowards.

“Is that understood.

“Stand up straight and stop slouching.

“Take some responsibility.

“Act like you got some sense in your head.

“I will knock the daylights out of you.

“This is your mother’s and my money.

When you are old enough to work, then

you will have your own.

“As long as I put a roof over your head, food on the

table, shoes and clothes on your back,

“That is all that is required of me.

‘If you need me, just let me know,

And my dad always said,

“It is hotter than a Montana oven with the damper down,

“No sir.

“Where’s your mother?

“Your mother must not of had you tested yet.

“Of course I love you, I’m taking care of you. That

In itself ought to tell you that.

“You children are gonna eat me out of house and home.

“I will slow walk you down.

And,

You better bet,

Whatever dad said, dad ment.

DO YOU KNOW THAT I FORGIVE YOU

Do You know That I Forgive You

I really do not understand how I can,

Or why,

Immeasurable hurt abounded inside

after you,

This thing, these things you did,

I was perplexed, confused and

wondered why,

Because hurt may come when people

make mistakes,

But when done on purpose,

Many a soul inside dies,

Depression,

Rejection,

Insecurity,

Distress,

Languish,

And gloom,

I knew I had to find myself

Or my life was over soon,

Could I find the strength to forgive,

Pass all the hurt,

Pandemonium,

Turmoil,

Self blame and even shame,

My groaning enlightened my senses

And allowed me to refute every

self accusation of blame,

But, I forgive you,

My feelings swayed like leaves blown

By a strong wind,

Back and forth,

Sometimes fiercely and other times violent,

Wanting revenge as I cried,

Sobbed,

Inconsolable whimpers,

Inner being left hollow,

Then miraculously,

My emotions,

They finally subsided,

Allowing a shimmer of healing inside,

I lamented,

I started listening to a minister,

Forgiveness is what is constantly ministered,

Well, when you are hurting,

Truly wounded,

Pounded by the offense, offenses,

Memories hurling you to the abyss,

Nothing said like forgiveness most times

matters,

In fact,

You would rather die,

But ,

Inside I did, I continued to die,

My soul inside continued to die,

I realized that I had to let this go,

This one thing now I understand and realize,

That is,

Bring all and every situation to God who

Already knows,

And ask him to help you to heal and forgive,

Jesus will handle the situations and comfort your

Soul,

So,

My advice to you is live,

Let it go,

Let Jesus carry the hurt,

Take care of restoration,

Take care of justification,

Grant you a resurrection and

manifestation of acceptance and love,

Bless you,

Give you peace and nourish your soul.

And if you are the offender,

Stop,

To Jesus you bow your knees,

Ask for forgiveness please,

And those who you are offending,

Attacking,

Hurting,

Let them go,

The freedom you give them is the same

freedom that will save your own soul.

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“THE AGAIN AND AGAIN PRAISE”

The Again And Again Praise

Jesus, Heavenly Father,

Thank you for the again and again

Answers,

Blessings,

Deliverances,

I know that I need you still again and again,

However,

I know that the battle you have already won,

Jesus I know and before all declare you as my Savior

And God’s son,

Yet,

Having said all that,

This does not mean that I will not have to come to you

again and again,

You are aware of this and that is how you said for it to be,

Depending on you for all and everything,

I thank you for always making provision for all my needs and

for totally forgiving my sins, taking away penalties and understanding me,

I so dearly need your help,

Deliverance,

Care,

Love,

Acceptance,

Forgiveness,

And,

Protection,

Every kind of  blessing that I am in advance thanking you for

and that I am always confessing again and again,

When my enemies try to make me ashamed that I need you again

and again,

Strengthen me Lord Jesus with your anointed caring favor,

When I fall weak from the battle at your alter

sometimes in despair,

Please send the help that I prayed for and need from far and near,

You are the God who never sleeps or

Forgets anything ever except my sins,

So again and again here I am,

Pouring out my heart,

Anguish,

Despondency,

Frustration,

Dilemmas,

Predicaments,

Disappointments,

Stress and troubles,

And yes,

As usual,

I need you again and again,

Sometimes it is family troubles,

Sometimes it is marriage difficulties,

Sometimes my selfish unforgiving attitude,

Yet, forgiveness is what I’ll need the most,

Sometimes it is financial crisis,

Sometimes it is flesh control issues that may be,

Gluttony,

Sexual,

Dishonesty,

Temper,

Neglect,

And yes, I need deliverance form these or that,

Most times it may be deliverance from cruel enemies that are

quite shrewd,

That plan my demise constantly and down fall,

The strife and ending of my life,

They plot and schedule my humiliation and disgrace,

They put me on display the same way they did you on many a day,

They strategize my dilemmas,

They set up the trials and trauma that bring tears to my face,

But,

Again and again,

You send your deliverance,

You apply your mercy and grace,

You grant the favor and answers to my petitions,

All my trespasses and sins under your salvation plan

are totally forgiven,

And although I learn righteous lessons through the trials and

the load I through humility bear,

Still,

Again and again I thank you for always blessing me,

sending deliverance and,

Again,

Always being there.

written by Author Thelma Cunningham

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