Tag Archives: poetry

Love after Love

Posted on July 6, 2025 by msw blog

The time will come when, with elation,you will greet yourself arriving at your own door, in your own mirror and each will smile at the other’s welcome,and say, sit here. Eat.You will love again the stranger who was your self. … Continue reading →

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Black: A Love Story

Posted on January 4, 2025 by msw blog

Black: A Love Story by Clarence Birdsong (2018, fiction 145 pages) is a short book that reads like a spoken word set packed with poetry, quotes, short stories, and statements. It discusses self-love, parenting, support of one another, treatment of a … Continue reading →

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Wisdom

Posted on December 17, 2024 by msw blog

Boxer Mike Tyson famously said, “Everybody has a plan, until they get punched ….” Punches are inevitable. But I do believe I’ve learned some universal truths that might soften the blows. They are: Show up for people. Be gentle with … Continue reading →

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Worthy of Rescue

Posted on August 26, 2024 by msw blog

Do not try to savethe whole worldor do anything grandiose.Instead, createa clearingin the dense forestof your lifeand wait therepatiently,until the songthat is your lifefalls into your own cupped handsand you recognize and greet it.Only then will you knowhow to give … Continue reading →

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Soul Food

Posted on July 24, 2024 by msw blog

Soul Food 105 Inspirational Stories for African Americans by Eric V. Copage is a literary collage of stories, poetry, and fables in a chicken-soupish volume that provides a wonderful, delightful, powerful hearty buffet of inspiration in bite-size morsels. “Most are no more than one thousand words … Continue reading →

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